Taking questions. That includes dr. Anthony fauci, the new cdc director dr. Richelle walensky and Top White House covid official jeff zients. There are very Big Questions before them this morning. Well look for those updates. The most pressing really remains, of course, the rollout of the vaccines. When and how more americans will be able to get the shots. On that, President Biden made big promises yesterday, announcing the u. S. Purchased an additional 200 million doses of the pfizer and Moderna Vaccines which the Administration Says will be enough to vaccinate most americans by the end of the summer. More immediately, the white house says, that shipments will be going out to states and increasing by 16 starting next week. That is the good news in the face of the very bad. January is already the deadliest month of the pandemic so far. The virus has killed nearly 80,000 americans since the new year began. Its truly remarkable when you think of the scope of this pandemic and its impact.
Guiding the administrations decisions. When they all logon and turn on their audio and picture, we will listen in. President biden will be taking executive action to address climate change. What the president calls one of americas four great crises. At the same time, right now President Bidens pick to lead the Energy Department answering questions from senators at her confirmation hearing. Theres a senator right there. Live look. Later this hour, we will see newly confirmed second of state tony blinken sworn in as our nations top diplomat. Lots going on. Lets start with the covid briefing set to start any moment now. Carol lee is covering the white house. Ron allen is in new york city. Ron is keeping an eye on vaccination shortfalls in the region. I want to bring in dr. Patel. Dr. Patel a medical contributor. Former Obama White House Health Policy director. Carol, lets start with you. The briefing will be the first of what we are told will be regular briefings from the Covid Response t
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