Loosened mask and social distancing recommendations provide new incentives for Alabamians to be vaccinated for COVID-19 Wednesday, May 19 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital TeamMONTGOMERY, Ala. -Anyone who is fully vaccinated can now participate in indoor and outdoor activities, large or small, without wearing a mask or physically distancing from others, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday.