Defying warnings from federal health officials, the Republican governors of Texas and Mississippi said they're lifting COVID-19 restrictions — including mask mandates. usatoday.com/story/news/hea…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he's moving to "open Texas 100%" and will issue a new executive order to take effect March 10 rescinding most of his earlier orders, including restrictions on business occupancy and the July 2 statewide mask order.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves tweeted that, starting Wednesday, all county mask mandates will be lifted and businesses will be allowed to operate at full capacity.
"Our hospitalizations and case numbers have plummeted, and the vaccine is being rapidly distributed. It is time!''
"Our hospitalizations and case numbers have plummeted, and the vaccine is being rapidly distributed. It is time!''
On Monday, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky warned states that "now is not the time" to remove coronavirus restrictions, citing a reversal in the decline in new cases, hospitalizations and deaths of recent weeks. usatoday.com/story/news/hea…
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