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Event 3: COVID-19 and Vaccination Efforts
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That’s a wrap, folks. I’m on my way back to the White House from my first overseas trip as president. After a busy week, it’s clear America is back, our alliances are stronger than ever, and we’re ready to tackle the toughest global challenges of our time alongside our allies.
— President Biden (@POTUS) June 17, 2021
The #ACAIsHereToStay because you organized and elected Democrats to #ProtectOurCare from relentless Republican assault that continued even during covid.
— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) June 17, 2021
Today, we won. Together.
I’m down here on zoom or in person AM until night speaking with every conservative group who might listen. My message: to fight the delta variant that will soon consume the South, you need both doses. That means 5-6 weeks until fully immunized. Get vaccinated now. Last chance. https://t.co/j2AwWyzy4H
— Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD (@PeterHotez) June 17, 2021
We’ve seen over 2 million jobs added, hunger cut in half, the unemployment rate drop by ~10%, over 300 million vaccine doses administered, and our standing in the world restored. Meanwhile, your state can’t even seem to keep the lights on, @tedcruz. https://t.co/PLOaXhm2E7
— Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) June 17, 2021
Serious question: If we can all agree that the Covid vaccine should be free, why can't we agree that all health care should be free?
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) June 17, 2021
In the south, there are over 100 counties right now that have less than 20 percent of the residents vaccinated. https://t.co/QzkRIgVJmF
— Norah O'Donnell 🇺🇸 (@NorahODonnell) June 16, 2021
Dr. Fauci on the Delta variant: “I’m not concerned about the people who are vaccinated”
— Ana Cabrera (@AnaCabrera) June 17, 2021
She asked if I’ve been vaccinated... https://t.co/cXYccDifbN
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) June 17, 2021
Key feature of the Delta variant is everyone needs both shots of the mRNA vaccines to be protected
— Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH (@ashishkjha) June 17, 2021
But national vaccination data suggests about 10% of people have missed their 2nd shot
That's about 18 million people
And those 18M aren't spread evenly across the US
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#BREAKING: The US is investing $3B in the development of a COVID-19 antiviral pill that would minimize symptoms post-infection.
— Nick Knudsen 🇺🇸 (@NickKnudsenUS) June 17, 2021
The pills are in development and could be available by the end of the year. https://t.co/hLTmONQyZI