Health officials urge caution as states ease COVID-19 restrictions
Last Updated Mar 5, 2021 7:11 PM EST
There are glimpses of post-pandemic life across America. People are eager to get back to normal, but health experts say now is not the time to let our guard down.
Arizona is ending restrictions on bars and restaurants and allowing baseball fans to attend spring training. Connecticut announced plans to lift capacity limits on most businesses. Atlanta is ready to host the NBA All-Star Game, with fans pouring in from out of state. Elsewhere, children are returning to classrooms.
State-run mass vaccination sites at Yankee Stadium and the Javits Center in New York City have received more vaccines with the addition of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Both sites have begun taking overnight appointments to meet the demand.