The governor of Texas has announced that “It is time to open Texas 100%” Many states have begun lifting restrictions put in place to protect against the Coronavirus.
Texas is doing away with its mask mandate and allowing businesses to open at full capacity. Texas is the biggest state thus far to lift restrictions. Mississippi has also removed its mask mandate and is allowing all businesses to operate at full capacity.
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I just announced Texas is OPEN 100%. EVERYTHING. I also ended the statewide mask mandate.
-Greg Abbott via Twitter
Numerous states have lifted restrictions in some form, including Michigan, New York, Illinois, Louisiana, and Massachusetts.
This news is coming as President Biden, and health officials warn not to ease up on restrictions for fear of another surge in cases. President Biden has said that he expects to have enough vaccines for every adult by May.