Fauci says US headed in 'wrong direction' on coronavirus

Also, booster shots may be suggested for people with suppressed immune systems who have been vaccinated, Fauci said.

Fauci said those local rules are compatible with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendation that the vaccinated do not need to wear masks in public.

“This is an issue predominantly among the unvaccinated, which is the reason why we’re out there, practically pleading with the unvaccinated people to go out and get vaccinated,” Fauci said.