New York (CNN Business) More than a year after the pandemic began, the US economy is on the cusp of a full recovery. The index, which is comprised of 37 national and seven state-level indicators, had bottomed out at around 57% in April 2020. Here's what needs to happen to get the country 100% back to the pre-pandemic economy. States that were hit particularly hard — including New York, Nevada and Hawaii — are still trailing the national unemployment rate of 6.1%. But it's based a multitude of moving parts — and a delicate balance that cannot not be upset before things get fully back to normal.

Source: CNN May 24, 2021 17:15 UTC