Joe Biden to receive Covid-19

 

Joe Biden to receive Covid-19 vaccine on live television

President-elect Joe Biden has received his first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, saying he was getting this to point out Americans it's "safe to take".

Mr. Biden joins a growing number of political leaders getting the jab, including Vice-President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

On Sunday, the roll-out began for a second vaccine, by Moderna, which was approved last week.

More than 500,000 Americans are said to possess now been vaccinated.

"I am doing this to demonstrate that folks should be prepared when it's available to require the vaccine and there's nothing to worry about.", Biden said.

He said the Trump administration "deserves some credit" for launching the country's vaccine programme.

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