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Added on the 03/03/2021 21:11:46 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Scene in Downtown Houston as mask mandate expires and businesses are allowed to fully reopen following Texas governor's decision despite the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendation that "people wear masks in public settings, at events and gatherings, and anywhere they will be around other people." IMAGES
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announces it is lifting mask-wearing requirements for people fully vaccinated against Covid-19. "Anyone who is fully vaccinated can participate in indoor and outdoor activities, large or small, without wearing a mask or physical distancing," CDC director Rochelle Walensky says. SOUNDBITE
Heavy rains fall over houses and trees sway amid powerful winds in Houston as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas. IMAGES
First voters line up on "Super Tuesday" for the presidential primaries to cast their ballots at a polling station in Houston, Texas. IMAGES
Hong Kong's leader John Lee announces that the city will fully scrap the mask mandate: "I have an announcement to make, the mask mandate will be fully scrapped starting tomorrow, 1st March." SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.