Here in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of the potential for a rapid rise in new COVID-19 cases and deaths. On Monday, the U.S. recorded nearly 70,000 new coronavirus infections, a more than 10% rise in cases from a week ago. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said she’s concerned about a “fourth wave” of disease across the U.S.

Dr. Rochelle Walensky: “I’m going to reflect on the recurring feeling I have of impending doom. We have so much to look forward to, so much promise and potential of where we are, and so much reason for hope. But right now I’m scared.”

President Biden urged governors and mayors across the U.S. to recommit to requiring mask wearing and social distancing. Biden also said 90% of U.S. adults will be eligible for a vaccine by mid-April.

Here in New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo has expanded vaccine access to everyone 30 years and older beginning today. The move came as a state judge ordered New York to immediately offer a COVID-19 vaccine to all incarcerated people because they are unable to socially distance and at high risk of contracting the virus.