Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guiding Principles for Fully Vaccinated People

Repatriation Flight #5 originally scheduled May 2021 was changed to arrive at American Samoa on June 1, 2021. The changes made as two (2) fully vaccinated repatriates   tested positive for Covid-19 which required additional quarantine days in Honolulu, Hawaii, and American Samoa.
 
CDC reports authorized vaccines provided in the United States efficiently protect people against symptomatic and severe COVID-19. There is limited information on vaccine protection, but CDC does provide guiding principles for fully vaccinated people.  The principles for fully vaccinated people are as follows (CDC Website):[1]

• Indoor and outdoor activities pose minimal risk to fully vaccinated people
• Fully vaccinated people have a reduced risk of transmitting SARS-CoV-2 to unvaccinated people
• Fully vaccinated people should still get tested if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms
• Fully vaccinated people should not visit private or public settings if they have tested positive for COVID-19 in the prior 0 days or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms
• Fully vaccinated people should continue to follow any applicable federal, state, local tribal or territorial laws, rules, and regulations.

 
During times of uncertainty can cause increased stress, particularly as we move forward to opening borders, and cities.  CDC continues to recommend delaying travel until you are fully vaccinated.  If you do choose to travel, it is safer to meet just members of your household, and with only fully vaccinated people.  It is less safe to be in contact with people who are not from your household. 
 
If you do choose to travel you will spend increased times in security lines, airport terminals, that can place you in close contact with other people.  The virus and other germs do not spread easily on flights due to air circulation and filtration, but social distancing can be challenging on crowded flights.  The increased time on planes can increase your likelihood of contracting COVID-19.
 
As our borders continue to open it is important to learn what will keep you safe from contracting COVID-19.  Stay informed!
 
[1] COVID-19 Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated Peopled retrieved: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html#anchor_1617376555813