President Joe Biden on Thursday sounded a celebratory note in a brief speech after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Americans for the most part don’t need to wear masks if they’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19. “I think it’s a great milestone, a great day,” Biden said.

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