and the least we can do is put a mask on. >> at the same time vaccine demand is rebounding, first shots are up 76% in the last three weeks and shots are happening where they are most needed, up 171% in the eight states with the highest covid case rates. >> this increase in vaccination rates in states that had been lagging is a positive trend. americans are seeing the risk and impact of being unvaccinated and responding with action. and that is what it will take to get us out of this pandemic. >> the white house is also ramping up its focus on covid, one official reiterated to cnn that national vaccine mandate not under consideration. but a senior official is pinning some of the blame on state leaders. look at this, one official says that there are governors in this country who are putting their political interests ahead of public health. support for vaccine mandates is