President Biden and VP Harris addressing the media/ ANI
U.S. President Joe Biden is calling it "a great day for America" and a major step toward returning to pre-pandemic life.
Biden says the Centers for Disease Control has announced that some Americans can stop wearing a mask.
The new CDC guidance still calls for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings - but it clears the way for reopening workplaces and schools.
Public health officials in this country suggest a different approach will be taken here and that physical distancing, mask wearing and frequent hand washing remain key.