Biden hails ‘great day for America’ as mask-wearing guidance eased

President Joe Biden claps with Vice President Kamala Harris after speaking about updated guidance on face masks (Evan Vucci/AP)

US health officials have eased mask-wearing guidance for people who are fully vaccinated, allowing them to stop using face coverings outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.

“Today is a great day for America,” President Joe Biden said during a Rose Garden address heralding the new guidance from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).