Biden Defends COVID Response
(Washington, DC) — President Biden insists it’s not a failure of his administration that more COVID tests aren’t available right now. Speaking from the White House, Biden said the recent omicron spread faster than anyone thought. The President laid out a plan to make more COVID tests available and to get more booster shots in arms.
(Washington, DC) — President Biden is outlining steps to deal with the growing threat of the COVID Omicron variant-which he says he didn’t see coming . The variant has prompted an alarming-for some surge in the ongoing pandemic. Speaking at the White House, Biden acknowledged growing fears among Americans. He said unvaccinated people will continue to be at the highest risk. Biden stressed that fully vaccinated people can continue plans to gather with family members over the holidays. He said full vaccinations include booster shots. Biden cited CDC recommendations to wear facemasks in crowded settings, indoors and outdoors.
White House: Biden “Feeling Great” After Being Near Staffer Who Later Tested Positive For COVID
(Washington, DC) — President Biden is “feeling great” after a close encounter with a staffer who later tested positive for COVID. So said White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki during her daily briefing. Psaki said the President is asymptomatic and will continue to receive regular COVID tests. Her comments preceded Biden’s speech on steps he is taking to help curb the growth of the new Omicron virus variant.
Psaki acknowledged that many fully vaccinated people are scared about the spread of Omicron. She said the White House aims to get accurate information about the variant to the public as quickly as possible. The Biden administration is buying half-a-billion home test kits for distribution to those who request them, starting next month. A government website is being set up to handle the requests.
