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Texas, Iowa and Mississippi were among the first states to fully reopen businesses this year, ending shutdown orders intended to curb the spread of Covid-19.
But research suggests the dormant economies won’t immediately blossom—unless consumers also lose their fear of the coronavirus.
So far, about 40 million Americans, or 12% of the population, have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 73 million, or about 22% have received at least one shot.
Author(s): Jo Craven McGinty
Publication Date: 19 March 2021
Publication Site: Wall Street Journal