President Biden Announces New Actions to Protect Americans Against the Delta and Omicron Variants as We Battle COVID-19 this Winter
December 2, 2021Today, President Biden has announced new actions to combat COVID-19 as the United States heads into the winter months and with the emergence of a new variant, Omicron. The goal is get Americans boosted for even greater protection against the Delta and Omicron variants, keep schools and businesses open, and help quickly respond to surges if needed during the colder months.
This plan includes:
- Boosters for All Adults
- Vaccinations to Protect Our Kids and Keep Our Schools Open
- Expanding Free At-Home Testing for Americans
- Stronger Public Health Protocols for Safe International Travel
- Protections in Workplaces to Keep Our Economy Open
- Rapid Response Teams to Help Battle Rising Cases
- Supplying Treatment Pills to Help Prevent Hospitalizations and Death
- Continued Commitment to Global Vaccination Efforts
- Steps to Ensure We Are Prepared for All Scenarios