jim bittermann, cnn, just outside paris. there s new scrutiny of federal u.s. covid guidance as more states move forward with lifting mask mandates. new infections are declining across the country, as the omicron wave subsides. well, that drop has led to a number of states relaxing measures towards a new normal. and even retailers are making the change. walmart is lifting its mask mandate, effective immediately for fully vaccinated employees. the chain also said that it s ending the required daily health screenings for employees by the end of the month, except for those working in states where it s still required. now, th ethe evolving guidance drawn attentions to federal recommendations. plus, the world health organization warns that the pandemic isn t over. we have seen the virus evolve, mutate, and in fact, the kromicron variant was detected
surge. iceland s prime minister tested positive for covid-19 after contracting the virus from a family member. she ll have to isolate for five days, according to iceland s rules. and in frankfort, germany, reuters reports that hundreds gathered on saturday to protest against covid regulations and potential mandatory vaccinations. there s new scrutiny of federal u.s. covid guidance as more states move forward with lifting mask mandates. new infections are declining across the country as the omicron wave subsides. that drop has led towards a number of states relaxing measures towards a new normal, and even retailers are making the change. walmart is lifting its mask mandate, effective immediately for fully vaccinated employees. the chain also said it s ending the required daily health screenings for employees by the end of the month, except for those working in states where it s still required. now, the evolving guidance at the local level has drawn attention to the federal health st
days, closing february 27th. new scrutiny of federal u.s. covid guidance as more states move forward with lifting mask mandates. new infections are declining across the country as the omicron wave subsides. that crop drop has led to states relaxing measures towards a new normal. this even though the centers for disease control and prevention hasn t changed its guidelines. the agency recommends all americans wear a mask in areas of high or substantial transmission, which is the vast majority of counties nationwide. cnn s polo sandoval has the latest. reporter: from coast to coast, governors are rolling back their mask mandate according to a cnn analysis. only these six states, as well as puerto rico and washington, d.c., still have such a requirement in place. however, california, illinois, and oregon already announcing plans to lift that requirement in the coming weeks. that leaves only hawaii, new mexico, washington state, puerto
take advantage now. wow! thousands of people are still dying every day, every single day across america. as the omicron wave subsides, almost quickly as it grows, local officials are starting to rollback mask mandates and other protective measures. you know, the federal government is keeping its
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