Biden, Pence to Publicly Receive Coronavirus Vaccine
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Mike Pence To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine On Live TVVice President Mike Pence is expected to receive a COVID-19 vaccine live on television Friday, media outlets reported.
Axios reported the news Wednesday, citing an administration official with knowledge of the situation. Earlier, CNN reported that Pence was “likely” to receive the vaccine by Friday, according to two sources.
The White House did not immediately return a request for comment.
Pence will receive the vaccine on air to build “vaccine confidence” among Americans, Axios reported. Various polls show that 20% to 40% of Americans won’t commit to getting the...
From the Center
Biden to Get Covid-19 Vaccine in Public Next Week, Pence on FridayPresident-elect Joe Biden intends to publicly receive the coronavirus vaccine as soon as next week, his transition team said Wednesday, as health officials seek to overcome any doubts about its safety.
Vice President Mike Pence will get vaccinated on Friday, the White House said. His wife, Karen Pence, and Surgeon General Jerome Adams will also get the shot in what the White House said was an effort to “promote the safety and efficacy of the vaccine and build confidence among the American people.”
Mr. Biden has said he would follow...
From the Right
Pence to receive COVID-19 vaccine 'publicly' on Friday, Biden next weekVice President Mike Pence will receive Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine "publicly" at the White House on Friday, and President-elect Joe Biden is set to get the shot next week.
The news comes as thousands of Americans are dying from COVID-19 on a daily basis, and officials are seeking to reassure the public that the new vaccine is safe as polls show many people have reservations about the inoculation.
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