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Stage to an endemic stage. 2,500 deaths a day does not signify an endemic. we're seeing significant stresses on the hospital system. while we have to have the considerations in our mind, now is not the disciple to make sudden changes. >> let's drill down on schools. okay, so the cdc told cnn that that is -- it still recommends universal masking for all in schools. how do officials in states like new jersey or delaware decide what to do when their governors drop those masking rules. who should they be listening to? >> we should listen to ourselves, don. history repeats itself. we have been here...

When this is going to end? >> reporter: while hospitalizations are down nearly 50% from omicron's peak and cases down 61%, the country is still averaging more than 300,000 new cases a day, higher than any peak during previous surges. and health experts caution the pandemic isn't over yet. >> we're not close to the end right now, depending on how you measure that. i think that this is going to be a long struggle. this is a virus that's going to be persistent. we're going to have to take -- continue to take measures to protect vulnerable people. >> and this conversation about masks only beginnin...

>> dana: the legendary director of classic comedies like ghost buster and animal house has died. the ghost buster official twitter account confirmed the news this morning. he also directed and produced since hits as stripe, kindergarten cop and space jam. he was 75. may he rest in peace. >> bill: that's young. talented guy, wow. so fans of the super bowl mostly ignoring the masking rules in the stadium whatever those rules are. the celebrities were no different. everyone from j. lo and lebron james going maskless for the big game. outside the stadium did you hear about this? there is a los ang...

Inducted into the rock 'n' roll hall of fame just last year. >> and thanks to everyone. >> reporter: taylor hawkins was 50 years old. the foo fighters played here at this legendary troubadour several times. the last time was in 2020. the venue will put up a memorial with posters to honor his life and remarkable career. adriana. >> diaz: such sad news. lilia luciano, thank you. the c.d.c. says flu cases are on the rise across the country as covid-19 restrictions are vanishing. today, hawaii became the last state to drop its indoor masking rules. but soes, including at public schools and on buse...

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