Biden delivers prime-time address on anniversary of COVID-19 pandemic

President Biden on Thursday used his first primetime address to the nation to outline a gradual return to normal following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The speech set a goal for Americans to be able to gather in small groups by the Fourth of July and for all adults to be eligible for vaccine sign-ups by May 1.

“I’m announcing that I will direct all states, tribes and territories to make all adults — people 18 and over — eligible to be vaccinated no later than May 1,” Biden said. “Let me be clear, that doesn’t mean everyone’s going to have that shot immediately. But it means you’ll be able to get in line beginning May 1.”