The nation with the world's highest COVID infections per capita was the first in Europe to end almost all coronavirus restrictions. The decision comes with the declaration that as of Feb. 1, COVID is no longer a "socially critical disease" in Denmark
Infections from the Omicron variant, which early studies suggest cause less severe illness than the Delta variant, may be contributing to a record number of hospitalizations in Ohio, the highest since the start of the pandemic.
Ex-FDA chief Dr. Gottilieb contradicts Dr. Fauci and says governors are RIGHT to begin easing COVID-19 restrictions - but with masks: Daily cases creep back towards 70K
Gottlieb told CNBC states must try to provide a pathway that allows people to gradually get back to normal
However, he said it was prudent that mask mandates remain in place longer
He pointed to Connecticut which is lifting restrictions from mid-March but leaving its mask mandate in place
His comments clashed with the president, CDC and Dr. Fauci all warning against easing
Gottlieb said Connecticut s strategy differs to Texas and Mississippi which lifted mask mandates and all rules
Sixty-nine percent of the US adults polled last month by Pew said they have already been vaccinated or plan to get dosed, up from 60% who said they planned to get vaccinated in November.