Gov Cooper here in NC stated something like this recently, too. Unfortunately, our Republican legislature lost their super majority in last year's election and they have tried to block his mandates but cannot bc the Dems are staying in step with the Dem Governor. We still have a mandatory mask mandate and restrictions on large gatherings. "The state anticipates lifting the mask mandate and easing other public health recommendations, once two thirds of adult North Carolinians have received at least one vaccine dose and if trends remain stable."
Gov Cooper here in NC stated something like this recently, too. Unfortunately, our Republican legislature lost their super majority in last year's election and they have tried to block his mandates but cannot bc the Dems are staying in step with the Dem Governor. We still have a mandatory mask mandate and restrictions on large gatherings. "The state anticipates lifting the mask mandate and easing other public health recommendations, once two thirds of adult North Carolinians have received at least one vaccine dose and if trends remain stable."