The newly inducted US President Joe Biden is on the rise Covid-19Strategy by signing additional executive orders on his 2nd day in office. The orders include the obligation of Americans to wear masks for travel on airplanes, ships, intercity buses, and public transportation. The orders did not mandate the wearing of masks for everyone in public spaces.

Such requirements for wearing masks have been welcomed by the country’s airline unions. Travelers from abroad must now present a negative Covid-19 test before leaving for the United States and quarantine on arrival.

“We didn’t get into this chaos overnight, and it will be months before that changes. Let me be clear to a nation waiting for action: aid is on the way. “

The promised help comes as Covid deaths have surpassed 400,000 levels in the US. According to Biden, the projections rise to 500,000 per month. But his efforts could be hampered if Republican officials fail to help him pass a $ 1.9 trillion economic relief and Covid response package.

Biden officials also say they were hampered by the lack of cooperation from the Trump administration during the transition. They admitted that they were confused about the former president’s actions to distribute vaccines, which has led to complaints from states that they are not receiving enough vaccines, in addition to requests to vaccinate more populations.

The new president says he wants to expand the availability of tests and vaccines, and announces a plan of 100 million shots in the first 100 days of his term in office. However, some independent experts criticize the new president by saying his target is disappointingly low. But the President replied …

“When I announced it, you all said it wasn’t possible. Come on, give me a break, man. “

Biden has directed the Federal Emergency Management Agency to begin setting up vaccination centers with the goal of running 100 in a month. He’s also trying to get vaccines available at local pharmacies starting next month, building on a plan the Trump administration has drawn up.

President Biden also has a goal of reopening most K-8 schools in the first 100 days. States are getting help from FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund to reopen schools. But administration officials say the safe reopening of schools depends on increased testing.

The national vaccination strategy plan presented by the new administration is $ 160 billion, and Biden wants an additional $ 170 billion to help reopen schools and universities.

SOURCE: Thai PBS world

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