Joe Biden announced formation of COVID-19 advisory committee
Washington:
US President-elect Joe Biden said on Monday that his administration’s goal would be to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and save lives from the deadly virus.
“We cannot give up the important work that must be done by then to get our country through the worst wave of this pandemic. To reduce the spread. To save lives,” Biden said after major networks media declared him the winner of the November competition. 3 presidential elections.
Early Monday morning, Biden announced the formation of a COVID-19 advisory committee. Composed of a panel of eminent experts, it is co-chaired by Dr Vivek Murthy, Dr David Kessler and Dr Marcella Nunez-Smith.
Following a meeting with the group, Biden said he appointed the COVID-19 Transition Advisory Committee, made up of leading public health experts, to help the transition team translate the Biden plan. Harris COVID-19 into an action plan they can put in place. on January 20, when he is sworn in as President of the United States.
“This group will advise on detailed blueprints constructed on a scientific basis, and which keep the compassion, empathy and concern of every American at the heart of what they do: make rapid tests widely available and build a body of tracers of contact who will monitor and control this disease, while we prioritize the vaccination of populations most at risk.
“Develop clear and detailed guidance and provide the necessary resources for small businesses, schools and daycares to reopen and operate safely and efficiently during the pandemic – protecting both workers and the public,” Biden said.
Biden said the work of his administration, which is still in transition, begins by doing everything possible to bring COVID-19 under control in order to reopen businesses in a safe and sustainable way, take back lives and put this pandemic behind.
“We have just received positive news in this fight with the announcement of progress towards a successful vaccine candidate. Soon, the FDA will initiate a process of rigorous reviews and approvals,” he said, adding that the process must also be science-based. and completely transparent, so that the American people can be confident that any approved vaccine is safe and effective.
“At the same time, it is clear that this vaccine, even if approved, will not be widely available for many months to come. The challenge facing us now is still immense and growing, as is the need for bold action. to fight this pandemic. We still face a gloomy winter. There are now nearly 10 million cases of COVID-19 in the United States, “he said.
“Last week we passed 120,000 new cases over several days. Infection rates are increasing. Hospitalizations are increasing. Deaths are increasing. This crisis claims nearly a thousand American lives a day, nearly 240,000 deaths So far. And projections still indicate we could lose 200,000 more lives in the months to come before a vaccine is made available to everyone, “Biden said.
The Biden-Harris transition team has announced a seven-point plan to beat COVID-19. This includes: ensuring that all Americans have access to regular, reliable and free testing; solve personal protective equipment (PPE) issues for good and provide clear, consistent, evidence-based advice on how communities should cope with the pandemic – and resources for schools, small businesses and families to make it happen.
It also calls for a plan for efficient and equitable distribution of treatments and vaccines – because development is not enough if they are not effectively distributed, protect older Americans and others at high risk, rebuild and expand defenses to predict, prevent and mitigate the pandemic. threats, including those coming from China and implementing masked mandates across the country by working with governors and mayors and calling on the American people to do what they do best: act in times of crisis.
