Experts Say It's Too Early , To Declare Victory Over COVID-19.<br />ABC News reports that after the constant surge of COVID-19 in the last two years, a return to normalcy may be approaching fast.<br />In the United States, COVID-19 <br />infections are still averaging <br />nearly 147,000 each day.<br />Some states, sensing the public is exhausted from pandemic restrictions, have eagerly moved to lift them.<br />While health experts agree the pandemic is waning, many fear a premature declaration of victory could lead to a viral resurgence.<br />While we are in a much better place than we <br />were a month ago, we <br />still have to apply caution. , Dr. John Brownstein, epidemiologist at<br />Boston Children's Hospital, via ABC News.<br />Opening too quickly ... will <br />only prolong the current surge and potentially accelerate the pace<br />of a new variant. , John Brownstein, epidemiologist at<br />Boston Children's Hospital, via ABC News.<br />Despite messaging from state officials, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises Americans in areas of high viral transmission to keep their masks on.<br />This is not the time to let our guard down. , John Brownstein, epidemiologist at<br />Boston Children's Hospital, via ABC News.<br />Pulling back on restrictions has to be incredibly nuanced and based on robust data produced at the local level. , John Brownstein, epidemiologist at<br />Boston Children's Hospital, via ABC News.<br />Though many might declare victory on the pandemic, we are clearly very far from where we want to be right now, John Brownstein, epidemiologist at<br />Boston Children's Hospital, via ABC News
