In his first big speech, Joe Biden promises Americans can have a barbecue together again on Independence Day, July 4. Vaccines will be available for all adults from May 1. Even vets are going to help inject.
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Independence Day will take on a double, special meaning in the US this year, Biden promised. Americans can celebrate not only the independence of the British Empire, but also independence from the virus. Biden addressed the country on the occasion of the pandemic’s one-year anniversary. “If we do this together, there is a good chance that you can get together with friends and family in the backyard or the neighborhood for a picnic or barbecue to celebrate Independence Day,” the US president said of the traditional celebrations on 4 June. July.
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Biden first spoke live on primetime TV as president. Until now it was almost invisible. Unlike his predecessor flapper Donald Trump, Biden appears in tightly directed performances. “It was different for everyone, but we’ve all lost something,” he said, hours after signing a major $ 1,900 billion bailout package.
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“It was a year filled with loss of life, and loss of life for all of us.” The US president carries a card showing the number of US corona deaths. Last night the counter reached 527,726, Biden read the note on his daily schedule.
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But Biden mainly sounded optimistic, which is in line with the growing optimism among Americans, now that the number of corona infections has dropped significantly and vaccinations are rapidly boosting immunity. By May 1, the corona vaccine should be available to all adult Americans. For example, to vaccinate all adults in the US as soon as possible, pharmacies will offer the vaccine and more large drive-through vaccination centers will be built. Medical students, midwives, dentists and even veterinarians can participate.
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Biden and his team communicate well, many analysts notice – they set their corona targets relatively low, only to later triumphantly announce that they have been met. Biden initially promised that by his 100th day as president, 100 million vaccinations would have been administered. The US is already reaching that number on its 60th day, next week. “We don’t just reach the goal, we beat the goal.”
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Biden called on Americans to continue to follow instructions from his government and health authorities. “I need you,” he said. “Every American has to do his part. Get vaccinated when it’s your turn and get the chance. ” Biden also called on Americans to continue to wear face masks. Only then will the traditional 4 July barbecues be in place, he warned. “If we don’t stay vigilant, we may have to reintroduce restrictions to get everything back on track, we don’t want that.”
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