Threatens unvaccinated americans. You can see the growing number of companies reinstating Mask Mandates or requiring vaccines for some of their employees. Mcdonalds and microsoft are just the latest. And in new York City a major announcement for Mayor Bill de blasio Ordering Everyone including employees and customers to show proof of vaccination at restaurants, gyms, and entertainment venues all in an effort to get more people vaccinated. Cnns Lucy Kafanov is covering the new mandates across the country and how it could affect your family. But were going to start at the White House with cnns kaitlan collins. So, kaitlan, what exactly do we expect President Biden to say in just moments . Well, obviously, pam, hes been grappling with so many issues facing him with this surge of the Delta Variant, fueling these new outbreaks across the country. And the White House really this week has been trying to reset the messaging after the cdc sparked a lot of confusion by changing that Mask Guidance last week. So that is one challenge that is facing the President Today. He is also going to talk about his efforts to get more americans vaccinated given his advisers estimate there are about 90 Million eligible americans who have still not gotten the Covid19 Shot yet. So that is going to be a big segment of this speech. But, pam, the other thing that has been playing out in this feud in the democratic party, over this Eviction Moratorium that expired on saturday night. And democrats have been complaining that they only got a few days heads up from the White House that they wanted congress to take action on this after a supreme Court Ruling in june. So the cdc could no longer extend that moratorium. And now it has become a massive ordeal given there are millions potentially on the brink of being evicted from their homes. And we are just learning from administration officials that today we are expecting the White House to put something out in an effort to try to limit those potentially forthcoming evictions. Though its still really unclear what thats exactly going to look like. And were being warned that this is still not completely sealed yet, what this announcement is going to be from the White House given just yesterday they were saying that of course we dont know what exactly our legal authority with this is, they feel like their hands are tied. And another new story facing the President Today is this investigation into new York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Given in march, President Biden did tell abc that if this investigation found these allegations to be corroborated, then he believed Governor Cuomo should resign. The White House has not said one way or the other since, of course, this investigation was announced by the Attorney General earlier today. But they have said that any moment now when President Biden is giving these remarks on covid, hes also expected to take questions and address the situation unfolding with Governor Cuomo. A lot going on there at the White House. Kaitlan, thanks so much. Meantime, new York City mayor may be the first major u. S. City to demand you prove your Vaccination Status. As Cnns Lucy Kafanov reports. Reporter the big apple trying to take a big bite out of the virus by becoming the first city in the country to require proof of vaccine for indoor activities. If youre unvaccinated, unfortunately, you will not be able to participate in many things. Reporter if you want to dine indoors, dance at a Night Club or work out at a gym in americas largest city, youll have to show proof of vaccination starting next month. We are going to use every Tool Weve got that. Means more and more vaccinations. And we know that strong, clear mandates help. Reporter whats less clear, how the city will be enforcing the new rule. The national Restaurant Association putting out a statement supporting the decision but laying out the burden this puts on restaurant owners, saying now without training our Staff Members are expected to check the Vaccine Status of every customer wanting to eat inside the establishment. Last year when Mask Mandates across the country were put in place, Restaurant Workers suffered terrifying backlash when enforcing those rules. New York City is the first but the White House is pushing for more mandates. Its time to impose some requirements based on the realities of different risks, unvaccinated individuals pose versus those who have been vaccinated. Reporter private companies like Tyson Foods, Kaiser Permanente health. Mcdonalds and walmart making masks mandatory for customers and staff in hightransmission areas. Home depot inquiring all to wear masks. The u. S. Is now averaging more than 85,000 new covid19 cases per day. Hospitalizations topping 50,000 for the first time since february when vaccines were not widely available. The numbers started picking back up and the units opened back up and the respirators came back out, and its like thinking you walked out of a war and being told you have to go back in. Reporter Louisianas Governor says he is expecting the state to reach a Pandemic Record for hospitalizations today. The most weve had in the hospital at any point in the pandemic. And, yes, this is largely but not exclusively a surge among the unvaccinated. Reporter and, pam, theres growing concern about kids and covid. The American Academy Of Pediatrics reporting today that more than 72,000 children and teens contracted covid19 last week. They describe that as a substantial increase from the week before. Pam . Okay. Thanks so much, lucy. I appreciate it it. I want to bring in cnns chief medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay gupta. Sanjay, i just want to start with that news that lucy just shared with us, that 72,000 children including teens contracted covid last week. What do you make of this . Yeah. Its close to a 20 increase from the week before. And i think its pretty clear the numbers are going up. And if you look at hospitals, the type of patients that are in the hospitals are younger and more children that We Saw before. Part of this is because older people have been vaccinated or are more likely to have been vaccinated. Obviously the vaccine not available for many of these Age Groups that were talking about here. But another issue is that this is just a really transmissible virus. People who got away with things in the past in terms of not getting infected, this virus is not so forgiving. What we dont know yet, pamela, and i think its going to be a question we have to answer, is does this Delta Variant, for example, in and of itself affect children more than previous variants . It might. It might be, you know, Harder On Kids and adults for that matter. We just dont know yet it. Could just be all that this is more transmissible, and as a result theres a lot more transmission of virus going on out there. And so many kids are still unvaccinated. Of course, 12 and over can be under 12 still theyre not eligible. Lets talk about this new York City policy. Thats really a talker today. Now requiring proof of vaccination for all indoor dining and fitness. Its similar to mandates issued in france and in italy. Do you think this is an effective strategy to lower Covid Transmission rates and also push more people to get vaccinated . Yeah. I think theres two issues here. I do think its an effective strategy and you have data from Around The World as to how its worked. Its not a mandate, per se, but its basically saying, look, if you are vaccinated, Take A Look at what your world is going to look like, better versus if youre not vaccinated you dont have access to all these things. Its a strategy that has worked because its offering the incentive, the carrot, if you will, as opposed to the stick. The second part of your question in terms of lowering viral transmission, i think what we know is that you have to do both, both vaccinate and lower viral transmission. Its like we were talking about yesterday, pamela. If you had an infection of your hand, you wouldnt just give antibiotics and continue to expose your hand to bacteria. You could say the same thing about the country. We need to vaccinate but that doesnt mean we should continue to shower ourselves in virus, which is whats happening right now. That gets us to masks, which new York City did not mandate. They say theyre focused on vaccines but it would be masks that would more quickly bring down this assault of virus on our bodies. Just so much virus out there thats circulating. You got to bring that down at the same time as you vaccinate. An assault on our bodies. That really is what this is. Thats what is going on. It is encouraging, though, when you look at Vaccination Rates, they are going up even in the hardesthit areas. Louisiana has seen a 302 increase. You have mississippi with a 250 increase. What do you think is fueling this, and do you think that this trend will continue . I think people are scared right now. And im not saying fear is an effective longterm strategy for motivating people. But you hear from the governor of louisiana, and theyre saying that this is the worst that its been, and hospitals are full. Louisiana goes from being 47th in the state to first from worst to first essentially. Alabama, 50th. Now theyre fourth. Mississippi, 49th, now 7th. These are the states that basically sat out as much of a Vaccination Program as other states did initially. And now theyre seeing the impact of that. More cases, most of hospitalizations, more deaths. And theyre also seeing proof that vaccination has worked in other places. I think theres a fear but theres also a realization that this could really help us get out of this. Thats what we all want. Dr. Francis collins, director of the national institutes of health, said while the likelihood of someone who is fully vaccinated getting the virus is pretty low, its even lower when they have a mask on. Thats what we were talking about earlier. And he also said parents could consider wearing mass at home to help keep children too young to be vaccinated safe. Were both parents, sanjay. What do you think about that . I think its a Hard Sell, to be honest with you. We didnt recommend that people wear masks around their children even before Vaccination Programs or vaccinations were available. Im not sure that we can really recommend it now for someone whos vaccinated. I do understand why theyve said, hey, look, if youre out and about, especially in areas where theres substantial or high transmission of virus, even if youre vaccinated you should wear a mask. And part of the reason you do that is is that so you dont come home and potentially transmit the virus to an unvaccinated individual in the house. Not that you should continue wearing the mask in the home. If someone has symptoms, if theyre coughing, sneezing, having symptoms, then no matter what people should isolate themselves even if this werent a pandemic. But for someone who has no symptoms, is vaccinated, i think itd be a Hard Sell to recommend that they still wear a mask at home around their kids. We were just talking about how we are seeing increases in vaccinations in some of the hard yeshit areas of the country. But nearly a third of the country is still unvaccinated. Many saying they wont become vaccinated. I know people personally who are just saying theyre not going to do it no matter what. You have a new piece coming out. How do you speak to those who say that the vaccine is just a nogo . Ive written a lot about this, talked to a lot of people around the country. Theres different reasons people have. Concerned about Side Effects. I remind them that 4 Billion of these doses have now been given Around The World and they look for Side Effects so rare that they found a couple of dozen cases of clotting. You remember with the J J Vaccine out of millions of doses that had been administered. The Side Effects are a valid concern, but its really being looked at. Approval versus authorization is another thing i hear. Authorization required two months of data. This requires six Months Worth of data as well as looking at manufacturing facilities. It could actually increase confidence to go through the full Approval Process without cutting any corners. And then finally i will say i hear a lot, im sure you do as well, i already had covid, therefore i dont need to get a vaccine. Its a fair point, but what the data now shows, and ive talked to many epidemiologists and virologists is that the vaccine is better than just having received your immunity through infection. Its longerlasting immunity. It seems to be immunity thats broader. So it may better protect you against this Variant And Future variants. Even if youve had covid, yes, you do have some immunity from that. We shouldnt dismiss it. But the Vaccine Immunity is better. All right, dr. Sanjay gupta, thank you so much. And any moment now, President Biden will speak from the White House. Were going to bring that to you live once it starts. Plus, new York Governor Andrew Cuomo is denying a damning report finding he sexually harassed 11 women. So what happens next . Thats next. Last ad. Yep, so let me finish this. Theres new hickorysmoked bacon, fresh mozzarella, smashed avocado. You know what, theres a lot but it all makes a better footlong. Can i get a word, in . Sure, take the tagline. Because you gotta. 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After a fivemonth investigation 179 interviews and 79,000 pieces of evidence reviewed, this was the conclusion announced today. Watch. These interviews and pieces of evidence reveal a deeply disturbing yet clear picture. Governor cuomo sexually harassed current and former State Employees in violation of both federal and state laws. The Attorney General also said cuomo and senior aides try to retaliate against a woman who came forward and fostered a toxic workplace that enabled his harassment. As cnns Erica Hill reports, the government is defiantly denying the allegations. Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women. In doing so violated federal and state law. Reporter a damning report detailing a pattern of unwelcome, inappropriate behavior by the governor and a hostile work environment. It was a culture where you could not say no to the governor. Reporter 11 women describing their encounters as disturbing, humiliating, and uncomfortable. We found all 11 women to be credible. There was corroboration to varying degrees. Charlotte bennett talked to people and texted people contemporaneously. Some of her texts were practically in realtime. Reporter a former Aide And Health Policy Adviser to the governor first told her story to the New York Times in february. Investigators shared one of her texts when announcing the reports findings. Quote, the verbal abuse, intimidation, and living in constant fear were all horribly toxic, dehumanizing, and traumatizing. Reporter on tuesday she called on the governor to resign. He later addressed her in a taped statement. I have Heard Charlotte and her lawyer, and i understand what they are saying. But they read into comments that i made and draw inferences that i never meant. Simply put, they heard things that i just didnt say. Reporter Bennetts Attorney telling cnn in an email, quote, the governor has a serious problem with the truth. Among the other encounters laid out in the a. G. s 165page report, two involved the new York State trooper who was part of cuomos security detail. He took his open hand and ran it across her stomach from her Belly Button to the hip where she keeps her gun. She told us that she felt completely violated to have the governor touch her, as she put it, between her chest and her privates. Reporter the governor denied the Sexual Harassment allegations. I never touched anyone inappropriately or made inappropriate sexual advances. Reporter while also claiming the report was politically motivated. Allegations the a. G. Strongly denied. What this investigation revealed was a disturbing pattern of conduct by the governor of the great state of new york. I believe women, and i believe these 11 women. Reporter now, as you heard there from the Attorney General, she said there were multiple violations of federal and state law. The a. G. Cannot bring criminal charges here. She was asked about it and stated again this is a civil investigation. However, we do know that the Albany County D. A. Has now said its requested materials from the Attorney Generals office and is also encouraging any potential victims to contact the office with additional information. And as youve been pointing out, there have been multiple calls for the governor to resign. In fact, as of last count, more than twothirds of new York State senators have called for the governor to resign. Pamela . Erica hill, thanks so much. And now lets bring in a criminal Defense Attorney in new york. I want to pick up on what erica said there about the fact that despite Todays Announcement and this report detailing allegations from 11 women, the Attorney General said today, this is a civil matter and does not have criminal consequences. Do you see this case staying that way or will District Attorneys pursue charges . Well, if ericas reporting is correct, and it always is, the district Attorneys Office in albany is sort of picking up where Janes Office left off. I think this is the beginning of the road for Governor Cuomos sort of legal battle in these cases. The report by Tish James was just staggering in the amount of Evidence And Corroboration it had laying out. These civil allegations, you know, in violation of federal civil rights laws and new York State human rights laws, really two buckets of civil offenses there, you have the Sexual Harassment, which was pervasive and severe by all accounts. And then you have sort of this retaliation bucket, which in and of itself, is a civil violation. But then with respect to some of that sexual allegation conduct, you do have actual physical conduct veering into the realm of criminality really. The way i read it, you know, there is a case to be made for forceable touching under new York State law. And thats a Class A misdemeanor. I would not be surprised if we see criminal charges here. Prosecutors are going after these types of cases more and more, sort of scuffing their nose at the Boys Will Be Boys Defense here. And the investigators say they have evidence that backs up the allegations made by the 11 women. Lets listen. And of the most could be rated, Charlotte Bennett talked to people and texted people contemporaneously. Some of her texts were practically in realtime regarding conversations with the governor. The State Trooper, the touching incidents, one where he touched her stomach was witnessed by another State Trooper who confirmed it to us. So, how does cuomos claim that he never touched anyone inappropriately stand up against these allegations that are backed up by witness accounts . Yeah. These are very serious allegations, paula. And i would just note that this sort of Blaze Defense that hes invoking of sort of its a cultural difference or because of his age, he thought that these sort of actions were okay. I think that, you know, that argument and that defense is falling more and more flat not only in the court of public opinion, but its also a really bad legal defense. I know plenty of 63yearold men who know that, you know, you cant grope a woman just because she works for you and you Cant Kiss a woman just because you want to. And so those types of defenses really fall flat, especially in the face of all of this evidence. And, again, Tish James has just sort of laid it out there line by line for the beginning of many what i think will be many legal cases here. Right. These 11 women made it clear at the very least that it was inappropriate to them, that they felt violated. Investigators of the governor gave them an 11hour interview. He admitted to certain allegations but had different interpretations of what happened. If charges are one day filed, would that interview likely be used against him . So, absolutely they can use the statements that he made during that interview. It was under oath. The Offices Charge was to conduct this investigation not to bring charges. And the office actually brought in two very highlevel attorneys, one of whom is the former united States Attorney for the Southern District Of New York to conduct this really fulsome investigation. What i think is interesting is that they have really made the case for these victims. They could literally lift pages out of this report and put them on a complaint that they could then file in court. So, absolutely all of this evidence is highly relevant to any future litigation or future prosecution really. All right, thank you for your analysis. Coming up right here on the lead, were going to show you what President Biden said about Governor Cuomo back in march thats getting some renewed attention. Plus, we also expect the president to speak any moment. So stay with us. Well be right back. Team usa is ready for the olympic games. And so is sharon she got Xfinity Internet and mobile together. 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While cases are on the rise, its important to note weve not seen a comparable rise in hospitalizations or deaths in most areas of the country. Thats because 165 Million americans are fully vaccinated, including 80 of the most vulnerable americans, our seniors. And the best line of defense against the Delta Virus is the vaccine. Its as simple as that, period. The vaccine. I want to be crystal clear about whats happening in the country today. We have a pandemic of the unvaccinated. Now i know theres a lot of misinformation out there. So here are the facts. If youre vaccinated, you are highly unlikely to get covid19. And even if you do, the chances are you wont show any symptoms. And if you do, theyll most likely be very mild. Vaccinated people almost never are hospitalized with covid19. In fact, according to one recent study, 95 of overall covid19 hospitalizations are among those not fully vaccinated. And the data shows that virtually all the cases, hospitalizations and deaths due to covid19 are from the unvaccinated population. Last month, a study showed that over 99 of covid19 deaths have been among the Unvaccinated People. 99 . That means if youre unvaccinated you are much more likely to, one, get covid19, two, get hospitalized, and, three, die if you get it. This is a tragedy. People are dying and will die who dont have to die. The data is absolutely clear. As ive said, we have a pandemic of the unvaccinated. Think of it this way. 191 Million americans have gotten at least one shot, including 70 of adults over the age of 18. 165 Million americans are fully vaccinated. But about 90 Million americans are eligible for vaccines and still havent gotten their first shot. Now i think theres a clear link between the lowest i know, i dont think actually. The lowest vaccinated states and the states with the highest Case Rates. This past week, the most vaccinated state in america, vermont, has seen just five new cases per day of covid19 for every 100,000 people who live in that state. That means on any given day only 30 people in the entire state of vermont got covid19. Nearby maine, which has vaccinated almost 80 of their adults, has seen just six new cases per 100,000. But the state with the lowest Vaccination Rates are seeing 10 to 20 times as many new cases per 100,000 people. Its moving like wildfire through the unvaccinated community. And its heartbreaking, particularly because its preventible. Thats why were doing everything we can to get more people vaccinated. And were seeing real results. In the past two weeks weve seen a 55 increase in the average number of new people getting vaccinated every day. In the last seven days alone, nearly 3 Million americans have gotten their first shot. Thats the highest Sevenday Total in a month. Importantly, over the past two weeks, the eight states with the highest current Case Rates have seen the doubling of the number of people newly vaccinated each day. The message is getting through, apparently. Louisiana has seen a 212 increase in the average number of new day vaccinated people in that state per day. Going from 3,600 to over 11,000 people vaccinated per day. Arkansas is up 99 . Mississippi is up 125 . Alabama is up 186 . Going from 3,200 to 9,150 people vaccinated per day. This will make a big difference. These are encouraging signs. We have to continue our aggressive efforts to vaccinate the unvaccinated. Last week, i announced additional steps to incentivize americans to get vaccinated, including calling on states to offer 100 for anyone willing to step up and get a vaccination shot. And already minnesota and New Mexico have done that. And North Carolina announced its 100 incentive today. Places that have offered the 100,000 [ laughter ] the 100. Thatd be really good. Id go back and get vaccinated three times. But all kidding aside, offered the 100 to get vaccination have seen an uptick in 25 in daily Vaccination Rates. We also announced small and mediumsized businesses will be fully reimbursed for offering paid time off for their employees to get vaccinated and for them to take a child or a parent to get vaccinated. And i announced some tough, sometimes unpopular steps to keep people safe come our economy strong. All federal workers must report their Vaccination Status or be subject to strict requirements. Any federal worker who does not attest to their Vaccination Status or is not vaccinated will require a mask no matter where they work, tests once or twice a week, socially distanced and generally will not be allowed to travel for work. I directed my administration to take steps to apply similar standards to all federal contractors. If you want to do business with the federal government, get your workers vaccinated. And i also directed the pentagon to look at adding covid19 to the list of vaccinations that are required for our troops because others are required. I approved the Department Of Veterans Affairs to require doctors, nurses and other Healthcare Workers who care for our veterans to be vaccinated. And the good news is that now many are following the federal governments lead. In the past several days, states and local officials have come out to impose similar vaccination mandates. And the private sector is stepping up as well. Even fox says vaccination requirements. I want to thank walmart, google, netflix, disney, Tyson Foods for their recent actions requiring vaccination for employees. Look, i know this isnt easy. But i will have their backs and the backs of other private Public Sector leaders if they take such steps. But others have declined to step up. I find it disappointing. And worst of all, some State Officials are passing laws or are signing orders that forbid people from doing the right thing. As of now, seven states not only ban Mask Mandates but also ban them in their School Districts even for young children who cannot get vaccinated. Some states have even banned businesses and universities from requiring workers and students to be masked or vaccinated. And the most extreme of those measures is like the one in texas that say State Universities or Community Colleges could be fined if it allows a teacher to ask for unvaccinated students to wear a mask. What are we doing . Covid19 is a national challenge. And we have to come together, All Of Us together, as a country to solve it. Make no mistake, the escalation of cases is particularly concentrated in states with low Vaccination Rates. Just two states. Florida and texas account for onethird of all new covid19 cases in the entire country, just two states. Look, we need leadership from everyone. If some governors arent willing to do the right thing to beat this pandemic, then they should allow businesses and universities who want to do right thing to be able to do it. I say to these governors, please help. If you arent going to help, at least get out of the way of the people who are trying to do the right thing. Use your power to save lives. Ive made it our first and top priority to have a vaccine available for every single american the day i got elected. That was my priority. And let me be clear. We have a supply for every single american. And that will never change. At the same time, its also in our national interest to share some of our vaccines with the world, which gets me to the second thing i want to discuss today. From the beginning of my presidency, ive been very cleareyed that we need to attack this virus globally, not just at home because its in Americas Selfinterest to do so. The virus knows no boundary. You cant build a wall high enough to keep it out. Theres no wall high enough or ocean wide enough to keep us safe from the covid19 in other countries. In fact, just like the original virus that caused covid19, the Delta Variant came from abroad. As long as the virus continues to raise outside the united states, potentially more dangerous variants could arrive at our shores again. We know that covid19 in other countries stifles economic growth, disrupts supply chains, Risks Instability and weakness of governments. As weve seen in the united states, the key to growing economies is to vaccinate people. So just as american economy is recovering, its in all of our interest to have the global economy begin to recover as well. This is about our values. We value inherent dignity of all people, inherent dignity in everyone. In times of trouble, americans reach out to offer a helping hand. Thats who we are. And ive said before in the fight against covid19, the united states is committed to be the arsenal of vaccines just as we were the Arsenal Of Democracy during World War ii. And were backing up that commitment. Weve contributed more than any other nation to covax, collective global efforts delivering covid19 vaccines across the world. We supported efforts abroad through our partnerships with japan, india, and australia known as the quad. During my trip to europe in june, i announced that the united states has purchased a groundbreaking 500 Million doses of pfizer, and then donate them, those doses, to nearly A Hundred low and middleincome countries who dont have the vaccine. Those doses will start to ship at the end of this month. We also announced that we donate 80 Million doses of our own vaccine to supply the world, which has already begun. And today i have an important update. Weve already exceeded 80 Million doses that have gone out. As of today the united states has shipped over 110 Million doses of u. S. Vaccines to 65 countries that are among the hardesthit in the world. Let me say it again. As of today, we have shipped over 110 Million doses to 65 nations. According to the United Nations this is the more than the donations of all 24 countries have donated any vaccine to other countries, including china and russia. All those nations combined. These Vaccine Donations from america are free. Were not selling them. There are no demands, no conditions, no coercion attached. And theres no favoritism and no strings attached. Were doing this to save lives and to end this pandemic. Thats it. In fact, were donating vaccines to countries that hwe have real issues with. And well continue to give tens of millions of doses away across this Summer And Work to increase u. S. Manufacturing and the manufacturing of vaccines Around The World as well. Its not just vaccines. Were continuing to provide countries in need with more testing, protective equipment, and personnel to stem the surge of the virus. Weve done it in india and elsewhere. Let me close with this. Ive said before, in the race for the 21st century between democracy and autocracies, we need to prove that democracies can deliver. And the democracies of the world are looking to america to lead again in two ways. First, to demonstrate we can control this virus at home and, second, to show we can help address it Around The World. Vaccinate america and help vaccinate the world. Thats how were about to beat this thing. Were always going to have enough doses for everyone american who wants one. Our work in donating the vaccine to the world is about following through on our promises and delivering what we say well deliver. Its showing how american science and technology, american Business And Academia and our government can all work together. Above all, its proving democracies can deliver. Yet again, that america is back leading the world not by the example of our power but by the power of our example. We still have a lot of work to do. So if youre unvaccinated, please, please get the shot. But just dont take it from me. Just read the news, listen to the voices of the unvaccinated patients in the hospital. Theyre spending the most powerful message between their families and everyone Around The World, a powerful message to everybody as theyre lying in bed, many dying from covid19, theyre asking, doc, can i get the vaccine . The doctor has to look them in the eye and say, no, sorry, its too late. Right now too many people are dying or watching a loved one dying and saying, if i just got vaccinated, if i just. Folks, this isnt about politics. The virus doesnt care if youre a democrat or republican. This is about life and death. Life and death. I cant say it any more plainly than this. The vaccine saves lives and it could save yours or your childs. I know we can do this. Were the united states of america. Were prepared like never before. We have the tools and the resources to save lives at home and Around The World. This is who we are. This is what we do. This is why theres no nation like us on earth. God bless you all, and may god protect our troops. Ill take a few questions. I have a question for you on coronavirus. But first id like to start with the news of the day given back in march you said that if the investigation confirmed the allegations against Governor Cuomo, then he should resign. So will you now call on him to resign given the investigator said the 11 women were credible . I stand by that statement. Are you now calling on him to resign . Yes. And if he doesnt resign, do you believe he should be impeached and removed from office . Lets take one thing at a time here. I think he should resign. I understand that the State Legislature may decide to impeach. I dont know that for fact. I have not read all that data. And hes using a photo of you embracing him in his selfdefense to say that these are commonplace kind of embraces that he made in the allegations against him. Do you condone that . Look, im not going to flyspeck this. Im sure there are some embraces that are totally innocent. But apparently the Attorney General decided there were things that werent. If i could ask you a question about the evictions. On the evictions and the moratorium that lapsed on saturday night. What is your strategy to prevent potentially millions of people from being evicted from their homes, given what we are told your administration is considering a targeted moratorium is likely to face legal challenges . Any call for a moratorium based on the Supreme Court recent decision is likely to face obstacles. Ive indicated to the Cdc Id like them to look at other alternatives than one in existence which the court has declared theyre another going to allow to continue. And the cdc will have something to announce to you in the next hour to two hours. On overseas coronavirus vaccines, should other highincome countries follow the lead of the united states and increase donations to low and middleincome countries . I think those countries that have been able to cover their population and have the ability to provide either dollars and or vaccine for the hundred or so poor nations that need help should do so. We had that discussion at the g7. A number of those countries said they were going to do that. Some have followed through. The point i was making is weve kept the commitment that we would do what we said which is more than all the rest of the countries combined thus far. Mr. President , do you believe that Governor Desantis and Governor Abbott are personally making decisions that are harming their own citizens . I believe the results of their decisions are not good for their constituents. And its clear to me and to most of the medical experts of the decisions being made like not allowing mas mandates in the schools and the like are bad health policy. Mr. President , i have a question about something that you just said. Im sure you do. Thank you. You just said there was no wall high enough and no ocean wide enough to protect us from the virus. So, what is the thinking behind letting untested and unvaccinated migrants cross the Southern Border into u. S. Cities in Record Numbers . We have not withdrawn the order that is sometimes criticized saying that Unvaccinated People should go back across the border. But unaccompanied children is a different story because thats the most humane thing to do is to test them and to treat them and not send them back alone. Mr. President , have you spoken with Governor Cuomo today . I have not. And one other question on the virus. You just said we have to continue our aggressive efforts to get the unvaccinated vaccinated. Other countries have found success in requiring vaccines in public places. New York City just announced today that they will require vaccines for restaurants and gyms. Do you think more cities and states should institute rules like that . I do. Are you going to publicly call on them to implement a Passport Vaccine Passport or some sort of verification to use public spaces . I dont think they need to do that. I think they just need to give the authority to those restaurants or businesses to say in order to come in you have to give proof that youve been vaccinated or you cant come in. Ill take a couple more. Mr. President , can i ask you about Governor Cuomo. Youre calling for him to resign now. My question is do you think he should be prosecuted. And what is your message to the women who have now accused him of sexually harassing them and abusing them . Look, what i said was if the investigation of the Attorney General concluded that the allegations are correct, that back in march i would recommend he resign. Thats what im doing today. I have not read the report. I dont know the detail of it. All i know is the end result. A question on covid if i could really quickly. The Eviction Moratorium. Can you explain a little bit more why it took so long to have a possible Eviction Moratorium be put into place . This expired on saturday. Im wondering, there are folks who are saying it took too long for this to happen. Look, the courts made it clear that the existing moratorium was not constitutional, it wouldnt stand. And they made that clear back on July 15th or july 1t8th. We have billions of dollars that weve given to states to provide for rent and utilities for those people who cant afford to stay in their homes because they cant in an apartment they cant pay the rent. And so we are urging them to distribute those funds to the landlords. I believe that would take care of the vast majority of what needs to be done to keep people in their apartments now. Some states have done it and some communities have but they have not. The money is theirs. We dont have to send it out. Its been sent out to the states and counties. Billions of dollars for the express purpose of providing for back Rent And Rent of people who are in the middle of this crisis. And thats there. Thats what were pushing now. And weve been pushing that. Thats the immediate thing to do. Take one more question. Mr. President , thank you so much. There was an expectation that you would be announcing new vaccines to the world today, a new other than the ones you promised. Are you ready to send more vaccines to the world . And there is a delegation from the White House going to pursue tomorrow. Are they bringing more vaccines . Are they announcing more vaccines . Are they announcing more vaccines overall . Overall and then to brazil for the delegation coming to brazil tomorrow, we will be bringing vaccines . The answer is i dont know if the delegation going physically. Are they announcing . There is a need for several billion doses Around The World. We have committed to over half A Billion doses. And were trying to provide for more and provide for the capacity of countries like india to be able to produce the vaccine themselves. And were helping them do that. Thats what were doing now. And were trying to and, by the way, its free, were not charging anybody anything. And were trying to do as much as we possibly can. Thank you. Were learning that your administration is about to announce a new partial Eviction Moratorium covidrelated. Can you tell us any more about that . And are you sure its going to pass supreme Court Muster . The answer is twofold. One, ive sought out constitutional scholars to determine what is the best possibility that would come from Executive Action or the cdcs judgment, what could they do that is most likely to pass muster constitutionally . The bulk of the constitutional scholarship says that its not likely to pass constitutional muzer, number one. But there are several key scholars who think that it may and its worth the effort. But the courts already ruled on the present Eviction Moratorium. So i think what youre going to see. Look, i want to make it clear. I told you i would not tell the Justice Department or the medical experts or scientists what they should say or do. So i dont want to get ahead. The cdc has to make i asked the cdc to go back and consider other options that may be available. Youre going to hear from them what those other options are. I have been informed theyre about to make a judgment as the potential other options. Whether that option will pass constitutional measure with this administration, I Cant tell you, i dont know. There are a few scholars who say it will, and others who say its not likely to. But at a minimum by the time it gets litigated it will probably give some additional time while were getting that 45 Billion out to people who are in fact behind in the rent and dont have the money. Thats why it was passed in the act that we passed in the beginning of my administration and it went to the states. We were under the impression that the states were moving this money out relatively rapidly. So, for example, if im in an apartment, if youre in an apartment and youre behind on four or five months rent, and lets say your rent is 2,000 a month, im just making this up out of the blue. And youre behind, you need 10,000 to catch up. Hardly anybody has that 10,000. But Theres Money that the states have that can give to the landlord that 10,000. For the back rent. The future rent is unlikely, at least the hope is, since theyve been made whole to that point that theyd be incline because the economy is growing, inclined not to throw someone out in the street, keep that person, no guarantee, keep that person in the apartment, keep the kids in the same School District and count on being able to have the opportunity for that person who may be employed to now pay their rent. But in the meantime, ive asked is there any Safety Valve we can put in, and its the one i explained to you. Again, cdc will announce that and the details of exactly how it works. I told them i want them to Take A Look. I didnt tell them what they had to do. And my hope is its going to be a new moratorium that in some way, and im not going to announce it now, ill let them announce it, in some way covers close to 90 of the american people who are renters. So thats all i can tell you now. Thank you very much. Whats the difference because [ laughter ] let them explain that to you. I dont want to get too far ahead. [ inaudible ] she knows the message. We had a little discussion while i was down there it. [ indiscernible ] see you all later. Im Wolf Blitzer in the situation room. We want to welcome our viewers here in the united states and Around The World. Youve been listening and watching President Biden making an important statement as he took questions over at the White House