In a sweeping guidance announced on Thursday, the CDC eased the mask enforcement for fully vaccinated individuals under most situations. It still calls for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like public transportation and hospitals, but also clears the way for more businesses and schools to open back up.Â
Six of the victims were identified as Asian-American women. It was the latest act of violence against people of Asian descent in this country since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking a national conversation to stop the hate crimes.Â