US' Fauci: CDC to relax some COVID guidelines for those who have been vaccinated

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) could relax some COVID-19 guidelines for people who have been vaccinated, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told CNN on Tuesday.

Earlier in the day, Dr. Fauci noted that vaccinations can help the US get to herd immunity against severe sickness or death due to the coronavirus.

Market reaction

The market mood remains sour following these comments and the S&P 500 Futures were last seen losing 0.4% on the day at 3,858.