Biden pleads with states to slow openings as new viral surge builds
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President Joe Biden is warning states that are rushing ahead with opening businesses, bars and restaurants to slow down as one of his top health chiefs warns of "impending doom" over a possible new Covid-19 surge.
"Our work is far from over. The war against Covid-19 is far from won. This is deadly serious," the President said on Monday in an event highlighting the stunning expansion of vaccine programs, which was juxtaposed with alarming figures showing rising cases of the virus across the country The signs of a new wave of cases come several weeks after governors, including high profile Republicans in Texas and Mississippi, reacted to the ebbing of new infections after a winter surge by dropping mask mandates and many Covid-19 restrictions. It also came after scenes of mass crowds of young revelers in Florida during spring break. The easing restrictions are not limited to red states however, with people across the country frustrated with social distancing after a year separated from family and friends.More Related News