Floridians infamously ditched their masks long before the CDC said it was OK to do so. But now, depending on a few factors, it could be fairly safe to go maskless.
 |  | By Stephanie Cornwell, Editorial Assistant | | | I've mentioned here that I'm from Florida. Many Floridians infamously ditched their masks long before the CDC said it was OK to do so. But now, depending on a few factors, it could be fairly safe to go maskless. | | | Today's Top Story | | CDC Drops Mask Recommendations for Areas With Low COVID-19 Hospitalizations |  | The CDC says people living in counties with low COVID hospitalization rates can congregate indoors without masks.
The mask recommendations vary based on community risk level: low, medium, or high. People living in areas with low or medium risk don't need a mask indoors, while people in high-risk communities do.
These risk levels are not only based on hospitalization admission rates per capita, but also on the number of hospital beds occupied and the number of new cases. Vaccination rates are not accounted for in this risk level evaluation, and a community's risk level will be re-evaluated weekly.
About 40% of the country is still considered high risk. | | Know More | | While the lift of mask mandates feels like progress in the battle against COVID, many experts have openly disagreed with the CDC's recommendations. Some healthcare professionals are concerned that the loose guidance will leave the most vulnerable people unprotected. Others point out that masks have helped reduce surges and are bothered with the CDC's inconsistent advice. | | Feel Better | | The CDC maintains that everyone should get vaccinated and tested if they're symptomatic or exposed to the virus. If you want to wear a mask, regardless of your area's risk level, you should continue to do so. | | |  | | Eating Disorders Don't Discriminate, But Diagnosis Does | | Eating disorders are often undiagnosed among the Black community because of outdated benchmarks such as the BMI, a system of measuring a person's weight in proportion to their height that overstates Black people's risk of obesity. A lack of representation in dietetics also alienates Black people from getting help. It's important to understand that every culture has healthy foods, and no one needs to abandon their traditions to be healthy. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, you may contact the National Eating Disorder Association helpline here. | | | | 8 Ways to Get Rid of Seasonal Allergies | | Spring is coming, and so are my allergies. Seasonal allergies can happen when your body overreacts to environmental stimuli. Strategies like closing your windows or using an air purifier can help alleviate sneezing, itching, and watery eyes. Over-the-counter medications can help too. If your allergies are particularly intense, you may consider speaking with your healthcare provider. | | | | | | | |  | | In an interview with Verywell, Kelsey Lorencz, RDN, explains the merit of intuitive eating. |  | | If you want to stop constantly overeating, feeling guilty when you eat fun foods, or out of control when you're around those foods you never let yourself have, intuitive eating can help you create balance in your life and remove those negative feelings from food. | |  |  | Kelsey Lorencz, RDN
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