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Federal regulators allow indoor visits in nursing homes regardless of vaccination status, with exceptions for COVID-positive residents and low vaccination rates. Mask wearing and social distancing are advised. Pfizer reports its vaccine is 94% effective against asymptomatic infections and 97% against symptomatic cases, also effective against the UK variant. Thanks to Kaiser Health News for the health updates.

What is one of the exceptions to allowing indoor visits in nursing homes?

• Visitors from the same county

• Visitors who are wearing masks

• Residents who are in quarantine

• Residents who have been vaccinated

Under what condition should visits not be allowed in nursing homes?

• If less than 70% of residents are fully vaccinated

• If more than 70% of residents are vaccinated

• If the weather is suitable for outdoor visits

• If the county has a low positive ITI rate

What safety measures should continue during visits according to the guidance?

• No safety measures are needed

• Only social distancing

• Only mask-wearing

• Both mask-wearing and social distancing

What percentage effectiveness did Pfizer's vaccine show against asymptomatic infections?

• 94%

• 100%

• 97%

• 90%

Against which variant is Pfizer's vaccine reported to be effective?

• A variant first identified in the US

• A variant first identified in Brazil

• A variant first identified in the UK

• A variant first identified in South Africa