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New U.S. COVID cases drop to lowest point in months

Daily U.S. coronavirus infections have dropped the lowest point seen since last spring as the nation inches closer to President Biden's vaccination goal. As CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports, officials are now urging children to get their shots. Then, Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases specialist at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with her analysis on U.S. vaccination efforts and the nation's role on the global stage.

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States, businesses lift mask mandates

There are signs that life is returning back to pre-pandemic normalcy. As many as 18 states have announced plans to drop public mask mandates either immediately or in the weeks to come. But others, such as California, New York and New Jersey, are moving forward with caution. So while progress against the pandemic is being made, Americans eager to enjoy spring weather are receiving mixed messages about masking. Michael George has the story.

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