Some states, particularly in the south, have seen their Wuhan coronavirus numbers dropping and have dropped government-mandated restrictions.

We observed how NBC committed an “act our journalism,” asking questions about why some of the states who still had strict restrictions had numbers that were surging while some of the states who had lifted restrictions were still seeing their numbers drop.

The number of folks vaccinated is now over 114 million with at least one shot, with over 68 million being fully vaccinated according to the CDC.

So that sounds like great news toward more opening up, right?

Business Insider ran a piece on ‘What Would Fauci Do’ — and “not so fast,” says Dr. Anthony Fauci, as he described his behavior prior to getting vaccinated and then after when he was fully vaccinated.

What Would Fauci Do?

Anthony Fauci told Insider how his behavior has and hasn't changed since getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

🚨 Spoiler alert: Indoor restaurants are still a no.https://t.co/YNW1McALBP pic.twitter.com/zF24Yad1Ub

— Healthcare Insider (@HealthInsider) April 9, 2021

Fauci said that prior to getting vaccinated, he got together with his neighbors right next door, but they stayed socially distanced and outdoors, even if it was freezing.

How has he changed that behavior? Now he says since getting vaccinated they gather indoors without masks and have had physical contact. But he says he’s still leery about a lot of other activities.

But Dr. Fauci doesn’t see being vaccinated as a green light to resume the myriad of activities he and the rest of us have been deprived of. https://t.co/YNW1McALBP

— Healthcare Insider (@HealthInsider) April 9, 2021

Movie theaters where viewers remove their masks to snack on popcorn?

❌ It’s a no for Dr. Fauci. “That would still be of concern to me,” he said.https://t.co/TGmVOvcGsQ pic.twitter.com/lWdTJaglP3

— Healthcare Insider (@HealthInsider) April 9, 2021

Bars and restaurants where maskless people are eating and drinking inside?

❌ Fauci said those are still off the table, too.https://t.co/tj7jFtxWhb pic.twitter.com/wQoG3P3hoj

— Healthcare Insider (@HealthInsider) April 9, 2021

What about travel?

❌ Even though the @CDCgov said that vaccinated Americans can travel domestically, Fauci won’t be planning trips.

“I don’t see that in my life,” he said. “When this is all over, then I’ll worry about that.”https://t.co/CpTfqhlC2a pic.twitter.com/32P54YWw2C

— Healthcare Insider (@HealthInsider) April 9, 2021

Still no crowded places.

Fauci said it’s important for all Americans — both vaccinated and unvaccinated — to continue avoiding crowds and socially distancing until we know for sure that vaccinated people don’t spread the virus.

Patience will “keep a lid” on cases, he said.https://t.co/blb03bk0K5

— Healthcare Insider (@HealthInsider) April 9, 2021

He’s still doing pretty much the same thing.

For now, Fauci’s maintaining most of his pre-vaccine behavior.

His caution stems from the crossroads at which the US sits: Despite record vaccinations, the number of new infections is still rising in 18 states.https://t.co/YNW1McALBP

— Healthcare Insider (@HealthInsider) April 9, 2021

That’s not very encouraging when you’re trying to get people vaccinated, the whole point of which is that it gives you some protection. Media may still be pushing the WWFD, but states are vaccinating, dropping mandated restrictions, and opening up, and things are getting better whether some want to keep everyone locked down forever or not.

HT: Twitchy