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President Biden Receives COVID-19 Booster Shot, Urges Americans to Get Vaccinated

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US President Joe Biden on Monday received a COVID-19 booster shot, emphasizing the importance of vaccination in ending the pandemic. Biden, 78, encouraged Americans to get vaccinated, especially those over 65 and those with pre-existing medical conditions. He noted that vaccination is essential in protecting against the virus that has killed 688,000 people in the US. The President also mentioned that he has had no side effects from his first two shots and hoped to experience the same with his third.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Joe Biden received a COVID-19 booster shot on Monday, citing the importance of vaccination in ending the pandemic.
  • Biden emphasized that vaccination is crucial for those over 65 and those with pre-existing medical conditions, as they are more susceptible to severe illness from COVID-19.
  • The President highlighted that vaccination is essential in protecting against the virus that has killed 688,000 people in the US.
  • Biden mentioned that he has had no side effects from his first two shots and hoped to experience the same with his third.
  • The President stated that the US has sufficient supplies of COVID-19 vaccines and is working to distribute them to less well-off countries.
  • Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, 79, also received a booster dose and encouraged Americans to get vaccinated, stating that vaccines are safe and effective.
  • At least 2.66 million Americans have received booster doses of the Pfizer vaccine since mid-August, according to the CDC.

Statistics:

  • 688,000 people have died from COVID-19 in the US.
  • 2.66 million Americans have received booster doses of the Pfizer vaccine since mid-August, according to the CDC.
  • The US is purchasing an additional 500 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine, totaling 1 billion doses over the coming year, for donation to less well-off countries.

Sources:

  • "President Biden Emphasizes Importance of Vaccination in Ending Pandemic" by Zeke Miller, Associated Press (no date provided).
  • "US to Purchase 500 Million More Doses of Pfizer Vaccine" (no source provided).

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