Today, the Biden Administration is announcing its plan to get Americans their updated COVID-19 vaccine shot this fall, to ensure that the nation continues to effectively manage COVID-19 and minimize its disruptions, and to stay prepared for whatever may come. This plan builds on the Administration’s work over the past 19 months to make COVID-19…
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Statement by President Biden on FDA and CDC Authorizing Updated COVID-19 Vaccines
This week, we begin a new phase in our COVID-19 response. We are launching a new vaccine – our first in almost two years – with a new approach. For most Americans, that means one COVID-19 shot, once a year, each fall. Starting this week, at tens of thousands of convenient pharmacies, doctor’s offices, and community…
Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
Via Teleconference 11:12 A.M. EDT DR. JHA: Good morning, everybody. Thanks for joining us. My name is Ashish Jha, and I’m the White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator. Today I’m joined by Secretary Xavier Becerra, to my right, and Dr. Fauci and Walensky remotely. In addition to providing our perspective on the state of the pandemic,…
Readout of Meeting with Colleges and Universities on Monkeypox and COVID-19 Guidance for a Safe Return to Campus
Yesterday, members of the White House Monkeypox and COVID-19 response teams, as well as representatives from the CDC, met virtually with college presidents, campus health officials, and student affairs professionals from across the country to discuss best practices and measures for colleges and universities to take to curb the spread of Monkeypox and COVID-19. The…
FACT SHEET: BACK TO SCHOOL 2022: Giving Every School the Tools to Prevent COVID-19 Spread and Stay Safely Open All Year Long
When President Biden took office, less than half of K-12 schools were open for in-person learning. The President made getting schools safely reopened and our children back in the classroom a top priority. Over the past 18 months, driven by the President’s American Rescue Plan and a comprehensive COVID-19 response, the Biden-Harris Administration has provided…
Remarks by President Biden on COVID-19
Rose Garden 11:43 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: As I was walking out, I thought I heard a rumbling in my staff saying, “Oh, he’s back.” (Laughter.) Thanks for sticking around. Hello, everyone. I’ve just tested negative for COVID-19 after isolating for five days. (Applause.) Thankfully, I’ll now be able to return to work in person.…
Remarks of Dr. Alondra Nelson at White House Summit on the Future of COVID-19 Vaccines
As Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Dr. Jha. And welcome to the White House, everyone. As Dr. Jha noted, I have the great privilege of leading the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, or OSTP, where we work to maximize the benefits of science and technology to advance health, prosperity, security, environmental quality,…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Covid-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 4:35 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Okay, today, as you saw during his meeting with CEOs and labor leaders to discuss the importance of passing the CHIPS Act, the President is doing quite well and continues to be engaged in the important work in front of him. …
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:49 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. So, first I wanted to read you the letter from the President’s physician, updating you on the President’s health: “President Biden completed his first full day of PAXLOVID last night. His symptoms have improved. He did mount a temperature yesterday evening…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha
2:24 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. As you all know, I received a letter from the President’s personal physician this morning. We released it to you shortly thereafter in the interest of transparency. I have the letter here, and I just want to read it through so we can get started — before…