New model shows how cities can safely lift COVID-19 restrictions

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 57% of people in the U.S. 12 years of age and older are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. While the high vaccination rates in certain areas are helping local authorities to safely reopen, there is no consensus on a common approach, particularly as the Delta variant spreads. Furthermore, areas with a vaccine hesitant population, or ones with less access to the vaccine must still take a cautious approach to lifting or potentially reinstating restrictions.