CDC on the brink of easing COVID guidelines, including dropping mask recommendations
the federal government seeks to shift from crisis mode
The guidelines are expected to advise health officials to allow most Americans to use indoor venues without wearing face masks. It's unclear whether the relaxed measures will apply to federal mask mandates requiring facial coverings on public transportation or to school mask restrictions. If local and state health officials follow the CDC's new guidelines, they will allow most Americans to go without wearing masks indoors.The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will reportedly be easing its COVID-19 guidelines, including face mask recommendations. Above, President Joe Biden speaks as he tours the CDC in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 19, 2021.COVID-19 cases across the U.S. have rapidly declined since January 14, when 933,326 cases were reported nationwide.
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