The newly sworn-in president of America, president Joe Biden, outlined his administration plan concerning COVID-19, which has currently led to the death of more than 400,000 people in the US alone.
His plan includes distributing 100 million vaccine shots in his first 100 days, issuing a “100 Days Masking Challenge” to encourage the public to wear masks, and requiring people to keep physically distant and wear masks in federal buildings and on federal lands.
President Biden to ask congress to approve $400 billion coronavirus fund
To carry out his plan, president Biden intends to ask congress to approve a $400 billion to kick-start the COVID-19 response.
The details of the plan includes: $20 billion for a national vaccine program that would partner with states, localities and tribal nations to fast-track vaccine rollout.
$50 billion to expand testing, including improving support for laboratories and purchasing rapid antigen tests;
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