States Reopened, but Covid-19 Fears Threaten to Keep Consumers Away

Link: https://www.wsj.com/articles/states-reopened-but-covid-19-fears-threaten-to-keep-consumers-away-11616146203

Excerpt:

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