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After over a year of social distancing and mask-wearing, we know Americans are eager to get back to work, back to school, and back to normal activities with their friends and families. Although retailers have adapted operations to meet the moment, the industry is also looking forward to a full reopening of our communities and our economy. To that end, here are some of the key factors we are watching.
We’re in a stronger place today as a nation with more tools to protect ourselves in our communities from COVID 19, like vaccination, boosters, broader access to testing, availability of high quality masks, accessibility to new treatments, and improved ventilation."
CDC Director Dr. Walensky
571 Million
Total Doses Administered
85,256
Average Daily Doses
219 Million
People Fully Vaccinated
COVID-19 CASES AND HOSPITALIZATIONS
| 7 DAY AVERAGE | NUMBER | TREND |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Reported Cases | 25,732 |  3% |
| Hospitalizations (7-Day Average) | 1,564 |  15.8% |
| COVID-related Deaths (7-Day Average) | 627 | 14.4% |
Fully vaccinated Americans can now travel safely within the United States, provided they continue to wear a mask, social distance, and wash hands. All international air passengers, regardless of vaccination status, must show a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 1 day before travel to the United States.
CDC Guidance
- 12/6/2021
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE
- 61% adults feel comfortable going to a shopping mall right now
- 64% of adults feel comfortable returning to an office
- 64% of adults feel comfortable dining out at restaurants
- 60% of adults feel comfortable going on vacation right now
- 40% of adults feel comfortable flying on an airplane right now
While we are hopeful about a return to normalcy in the near future, we encourage all Americans to continue following the guidance of public health officials. Continue shopping safe by respecting the safety protocols in stores, social distancing, and wearing a mask.
Retail Speaks: 7 Imperatives for the Industry
After a year like no other, the US retail industry faces a still-uncertain future. Our latest research highlights seven imperatives that will position retailers for success regardless of what is next.
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COVID-19 United States Cases by County
- Johns Hopkins University
COVID Data Tracker Weekly Review
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker
- Bloomberg
Vaccine Policy State Tracker
Our partners at Multistate, have assembled state policies on the vaccine rollout, and will update to reflect the different phases in each state.
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COVID-19 Resources for Retailers
RILA’s coronavirus resources for retailers provide up-to-date information on the developments around COVID-19 for the retail industry and community.
Read MoreVaccines Across America: COVID-19 Tracker
Explore Bloomberg's COVID-19 vaccine tracker for updates on the biggest vaccination campaign in history.
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Retailers are ready to assist states with the important task of safely re-opening, with an underlying commitment to helping all families Shop Safe.
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