More countries relax anti-pandemic measures

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More countries relax anti-pandemic measures

STORY: More countries relax anti-pandemic measures DATELINE: March 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: New York/Helsinki/Jerusalem CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: various of street view in New Yorkvarious of street view in Helsinkivarious of street view in Jerusalem STORYLINE: More countries have announced in recent days the gradual relaxation of anti-pandemic measures. In the U.S., New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Sunday announced that he planned to end New York City's mask mandates for public schools and a proof-of-vaccination requirement for indoor dining, gyms and entertainment facilities, starting March 7. While many groups in New York City celebrated the easing of restrictions, some health experts argued that it was premature to lift mask mandates in schools. According to the city's health department, nearly 87 percent of adults are fully vaccinated, but only about 56 percent of children aged 5 to 17 are fully vaccinated, and children under 5 are not yet eligible to get vaccinated. In Finland, all res

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