Fauci: Americans 'misinterpreting' mask rules

Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious diseases expert, said in a new interview that some Americans do not have a full understanding of the latest guidelines put forth by the federal government relative to mask wearing and coronavirus vaccines. 'I think people are misinterpreting, thinking that this is a removal of a mask mandate for everyone. It's not,' Fauci told Axios on Wednesday. 'It's an assurance to those who are vaccinated that they can feel safe, be they outdoors or indoors.' Fauci said it's not people's 'fault' if they don't understand the new guidance because, in many cases, people 'either read them quickly, or listen and hear half of it.'