In the second hour of the show, Pete continues to talk about the debate of the success of the mask mandate in Mecklenburg County. 

In the first hour of the show, Pete talks about Mecklenburg County's decision to keep the mask mandate ongoing in Charlotte. 

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“We can take this step today because the science shows our focus on getting people vaccinated is working,” said Cooper. “But to keep moving forward – and to make sure that we keep saving lives – more people need to get vaccinated.”

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In a sweeping guidance announced on Thursday, the CDC eased the mask enforcement for fully vaccinated individuals under most situations. It still calls for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like public transportation and hospitals, but also clears the way for more businesses and schools to open back up.