Joe Biden: “We want 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4 to declare our independence from COVID-19”

The president of the United States, Joe biden, announced new measures on Wednesday to speed up vaccination against COVID-19, that was slowed down, and try to meet the July 4 target that 70% of adults nationwide have received at least one dose.

Biden introduced the “National month of action” in a speech this Wednesday, in which Local governments, national organizations, political leaders, personalities and ‘influencers’ will be involved from different areas to help with this goal.

“The more people are vaccinated, the more successful we will be in the fight against this virus”, Biden said from the White House. He predicted that with more vaccines, the United States will soon experience “A summer of freedom, a summer of joy, a summer of meetings and celebrations. A totally American summer. “

Therefore, he added, “We want 70% of adults vaccinated with at least one dose by July 4 to declare our independence from COVID-19”.

Among the steps to reach the goal, Biden announced the extension of pharmacy hours, the free childcare -by the main organizations dedicated to it- for adults to get vaccinated, telephone campaigns, services like Uber and Lift will offer free trips to vaccination centers, and included a Visit of Vice President Kamala Harris under the slogan “We can do it”, to encourage vaccination. The White House will also step up efforts to help employers organize on-site vaccination clinics.

The United States government has also offered the country’s mayors a competition between cities in which the winner will be the one with the highest vaccination rate on July 4. He already has the yes of city councilors in more than twenty states.

More than 200 universities in 43 states have signed up, on the other hand, to participate in another initiative aimed at promote vaccination in these educational centers. The Administration will provide them with resources and materials and advise them in this task.

There will be other measures planned for these weeks, such as facilitate vaccinations in hairdressing salons and beauty salons frequented by the black population.

Biden’s plan will continue to use private and public sector partnerships, reflecting andThe “whole government” effort which he deployed to make vaccines more available after taking office. The president said he is “doing everything possible” increase the vaccination rate.

Among these efforts is a promotional gift announced Wednesday by Anheuser-Busch, which says he will “buy Americans 21 and over a round of beer” once Biden’s 70% target is met.

“I have the vaccine and I drink a beer”Biden said, announcing the promotion despite abstaining from alcohol himself.

On the other hand, Americans can From this Wednesday, consult a web page with the main incentives offered by all types of companies and businesses to promote the vaccine.

The Limits Used by the United States to Convince Americans to Contrast Much of the World, where vaccines are much less abundant. Faced with a growing U.S. surplus, the Biden administration plans to start sharing 80 million doses with the world this month.

“People around the world are desperate for an injection that all Americans can get at their neighborhood drugstore. “Biden said.

“Receiving the vaccine is not a party affair”, Biden called back. “The vaccine was approved under Republican administration and distributed under Democratic administration. “Please exercise your freedom, live fearlessly, we must be one country, united”, reiterated.

Thanks to vaccines, the rate of cases and deaths in the United States is at its lowest level since the pandemic began last March, on average less than 16,000 new cases and less than 400 deaths per day.

Currently, 63% of American adults have received at least one dose of available vaccines, Yes 52% are fully vaccinated, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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