United States: Joe Biden promises maximum mobilization against the coronavirus
The coronavirus claimed more lives in the United States last year than during the whole of World War II.
Joe Biden has signed ten decrees to fight the pandemic.
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The day after his arrival at the White House, the president confirms that the fight against the pandemic is his number one priority: pending the vote of a $ 1900 billion envelope by Congress to support the economy affected by the crisis health, he signed ten presidential decrees.
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With our correspondence in Washington,
Anne Corpet
One by one, Joe Biden grabs the files stacked on the Oval Office.
He signed ten decrees to make tests and vaccines more accessible, schools and transport safer, to allow States to better cope with the constraints imposed by the pandemic.
And now, any person arriving by plane in the United States from another country will have to "
be tested before leaving
" and "
observe quarantine on arrival
".
Joe Biden also announces the return of the United States to
the World Health Organization
.
But the president warns: the health crisis is far from over.
“
Let's be clear, things are going to get worse before they get better.
The 500,000 dead mark will probably be crossed next month.
The cases will continue to increase.
But let me also assure you: we will overcome all of this, we will beat this pandemic.
To the nation waiting for action, I confirm it to you: help is on the way.
"
Joe Biden's plan to fight Covid-19 spans 198 pages.
"
A strategy of war
" specified the president.
The coronavirus claimed more lives in the United States last year than during the whole of World War II.
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