Forbes - States Continue To Drop Restrictions

Plus: Poll: More Americans plan to get vaccinated

Yesterday, Connecticut became the latest state to announce that it would be lifting all Covid-19 capacity restrictions on businesses, including restaurants and gyms. As Covid-19 cases have fallen, dozens of states have modified their restrictions -- but the CDC says it’s still a bad idea. Public health experts say that the reopenings are premature, and will only lead to a rise in cases. In fact, a recent CDC study showed states that have reopened in-person dining are seeing a higher number of new Covid-19 cases and deaths.

Business

The next 24 hours might be crucial for President Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus bill-- here’s why. 

A new poll shows that almost half of Americans who lost pay during the pandemic still haven’t returned to their previous incomes. 

But there’s some good news: the U.S. added 379,000 jobs last month, which was many more than economists were expecting.

Science & Health

Some people have been experiencing a rash after getting the Covid-19 vaccine, which has now been nicknamed “Covid arm.” Why does this occur? 

A Covid-19 variant in Italy disrupts school opening plans; here’s what that means for the U.S.

What Else We Are Reading

• Why comparing Covid-19 vaccine efficacy numbers can be misleading (Vox)

• A 'me first' approach to vaccination won't defeat Covid (The Guardian)

• One Arizona county has so many vaccine doses, it's now able to offer them to anyone over 18 (CNN)