to make sure we have all the vaccines needed, all the boosters needed, all the masks needed, all the protections needed. >> this as statewide mask mandates are disappearing in states run by democrats. as for schools, the president still supports masks. he suggests there will be fewer mask requirements as the covid-19 vaccine is approved for more age groups. it is, of course, approved for all children in kindergarten and older. anderson cooper starts right now. we have a lot to get to tonight, but i want to start off with good news, which also happens to be personal news. in early 2020, in the dark days of the pandemic, i announced the birth of my son wyatt. the pictures i showed were wyatt taken just days after he was born. this is wyatt today. he's nearly 22 months old and he is sweet and funny and the greatest joy of my life.