Sixty percent of U.S. adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as data shows cases are declining by 5% or more in almost every state. Over 3.5 million kids and teenagers aged 12 to 17 have also received at least one dose.

New York is relaxing many of its coronavirus restrictions today and is lifting its statewide mask mandate for fully vaccinated people. Houses of worship and businesses, including restaurants, can open at 100% capacity but must allow for six feet of distance between groups or use partitions if social distancing is not possible. New Jersey and Connecticut are also lifting many of their restrictions starting today though New Jersey is keeping its indoor mask mandate.