In a move that is sure to bring relief to many Americans, President Joe Biden has announced that he will be ending the national COVID-19 emergencies in May. The president made the announcement in a speech to Congress on Tuesday, saying that the emergency orders, which have been in place since March of 2020, will be ending on May 11.

The president’s decision comes as the nation continues to make progress in its fight against the virus. Vaccine distribution has been ramping up, and the number of cases and hospitalizations have been trending downward in recent weeks.

In a statement, Biden said that the end of the emergency orders will mark the beginning of a new chapter in the nation’s fight against the virus. He noted that while the nation is not yet out of the woods, the progress that has been made over the past year is a testament to the resilience of the American people.

The president also noted that the end of the emergency orders will bring with it a sense of normalcy for many Americans. He said that the nation must now focus on rebuilding its economy and restoring the sense of community that has been missing for so long.

The announcement has been met with a mix of reactions. While many are relieved that the emergency orders are coming to an end, others are concerned that lifting the orders could lead to a resurgence of the virus.

Regardless, Biden’s announcement is sure to bring some much-needed relief to many Americans. With the end of the emergency orders in sight, the nation can now begin to look forward to a return to normalcy.