President Biden will receive his second COVID-19 booster shot on camera Wednesday, one day after the Food and Drug Administration authorized a new round of Moderna and Pfizer vaccine doses for Americans over 50.
— President Biden will receive his second COVID-19 booster shot on camera Wednesday, one day after the Food and Drug Administration Mr. Biden will get the shot after providing an update on the state of the pandemic and announcing the rollout of , a new website meant to help Americans access information on vaccines and treatments. A White House official described the website as a one-stop-shop for Americans' COVID-19 related needs.
Mr. Biden is one of the 34 million Americans now eligible to receive a second booster shot. The president will also highlight the administration's"test-to-treat" initiative that he announced in his State of the Union address, which has expanded to more than 2,000 sites nationwide. The program's goal is to get Americans tested and, if they are positive and need treatment, help them get a prescription filled in the same location.
"In his remarks, the president will outline that because of our work to pull every lever of government in our fight against COVID, we have the infrastructure, the tools, and the systems in place that are allowing the American people can move forward safely," the official said.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Covid-19: Five Covid-related deaths and 1,204 casesThe total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland since the start of the pandemic is 3,306.
Read more »
Covid-19: Nine Covid-related deaths and 1,731 casesThe total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland since the start of the pandemic is 3,315.
Read more »
COVID.gov - Find COVID-19 guidance for your communityThe Biden administration is set to launch a website offering information aimed at helping Americans adapt to living with Covid-19 risks
Read more »
Biden administration launches COVID website for 1-stop infoThe Biden administration is launching what it says is a one-stop website that will help people in the United States access COVID-19 tests, vaccines and treatments, along with status updates on infection rates where they live. President Joe Biden planned remarks Wednesday afternoon to announce the rollout of covid.gov. A White House fact sheet says the government has worked since the start of the Biden administration to set up more than 90,000 vaccination sites, distribute more than 400 million high-quality masks free of charge, send free test kits to directly people's home and set up “test to treat” sites where people can be tested for COVID-19 and receive treatment onsite if they receive a positive result.
Read more »
Americans 50 and Up Can Now Get Another COVID BoosterThe question is whether everyone who's eligible should rush out and get it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to weigh in
Read more »