Senator Ed Markey said the ideals of the Green New Deal “are in the DNA of President Biden’s American Jobs Plan.” Source

The CDC defines “fully vaccinated” as two weeks after the second dose, or two weeks after the single-dose Johnson & Johnson. Source

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says that given the decline in U.S. cases and the strong effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines, people who are fully vaccinated no longer need to wear masks in most indoor or outdoor situations. Watch her remarks. Source

Christopher Warnagiris is believed to be the first active duty service member arrested in the riot investigation. Source

First on “CBS This Morning,” Ohio Governor Mike DeWine discusses his new $1 million lottery for vaccinated residents over 18. Source

The president said he had “no comment” on the Bloomberg report that the company paid a $5 million ransom. Source

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory committee voted to recommend Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in children as young as 12. Dr. Sunil Sood, the chair of pediatrics at South Shore University Hospital and Cohen Children’s Medical Center, joined CBSN to discuss. Source

World’s biggest online retailer says new employees will get $100 if they’re already vaccinated against COVID-19. Source

President Joe Biden condemned the violence in Israel in a call Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joined CBSN with more. Source

The fast-food giant is also encouraging its franchisees — who make up 95% of its restaurant base — to boost pay. Source