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Biden directs states to reach full vaccine eligibility by May 1
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President Biden plans to say in an address to the nation Thursday that as part of the next phase in combatting the coronavirus, he is directing states, tribes, territories to ensure everyone is eligible for vaccination by May 1.
So far, states have limited eligibility, prioritizing high-risk individuals and front-line workers, although more states have recently expanded the field of who can obtain one. Biden's directive comes as the U.S. enters a year under some form of lockdown imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The administration's coronavirus response has encountered attacks for not moving fast enough on school reopenings, something his critics attribute to the influence of teachers' unions.More Related News