365 Days and Counting to 'Flatten the Curve': Have Lockdowns Been as Effective as Claimed?

The U.S. has now passed the 1-year anniversary of "15 days to flatten the curve" and there’s a trio of effective vaccines working their way through the blood streams of many Americans – yet some states have continued to impose business lockdowns, mask mandates, and school closures.

Other states – such as Florida and South Dakota – have long since done away with many of the restrictive executive orders and others – such as Texas and Arizona – have more recently cast them aside.