In an update today, President Joe Biden said his administration would make it even easier for all Americans over the age of 16 to get vaccinated."Our new goal by July 4th, 2 months from today, is 70% of Americans with at least one dose," said Biden. "No one should wait.

Let's try to hit that 70% mark; it's another huge goal."In order to achieve that goal and boost lagging vaccination rates, the president said the federal government is going to offer thousands of walk-in appointments for coronavirus vaccine shots at pharmacies and mobile clinics, many targeted to rural areas.

Biden also encouraged employers to offer incentives to employees who choose to get vaccinated."We want 160 million adults to be fully vaccinated by Independence Day,"

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Biden cancels Trump's planned 'Garden of American Heroes'

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Florida reports 3,571 new COVID-19 cases as CDC updates mask guidance

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance for masks Thursday, saying fully vaccinated people can stop wearing face covering outdoors in crowds and in most indoor cases.

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Biden to meet DACA recipients in immigration overhaul push

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Conservatives seize on gas crunch to blame Biden, stir base

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Manchin courtship: WVa senator joins Jill Biden at clinic

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EXPLAINER: Ohio offers $1M weekly prize as vaccine incentive

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From free beer to $1 million: What U.S. states are offering for COVID-19 vaccinations

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Biden signs order to beef up federal cyber defenses

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U.S. set to reach 250 million COVID-19 vaccinations by May 13

U.S. President Joe Biden gave an update on the federal government’s COVID-19 response and vaccination efforts on Wednesday, announcing that the country is set to cross 250 million vaccine shots in arms on Thursday, calling it a “consequential achievement” for the nation.

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Gasoline pipeline shutdown tests Biden administration

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WATCH LIVE: President Biden delivers remarks on COVID-19 vaccine

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden met Wednesday with the four congressional leaders at the White House for the first time and said he wants to reach a compromise on an infrastructure plan, but expectations for a quick deal remain slim despite his history of working with Republicans.

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Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett: 5 Things To Know About The Leading COVID-19 Expert

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Biden and McConnell may be friends, but can they cut a deal?

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Louisiana Democrat sworn into Congress, replacing Biden aide

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AP source: Biden to tap Rahm Emanuel for ambassador to Japan

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Biden showcases vaccination best practices amid July 4 push

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Biden: 1M sign up for health care during special enrollment

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More walk-in vaccination options for Floridians as state reports 2,303 new COVID-19 cases

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AP-NORC poll: Biden approval buoyed by his pandemic response

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Some states plan big spending with Biden's aid, others wait

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2 Catholic bishops at odds over Biden receiving Communion

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Vax Live concert raises $302 million, exceeds vaccine goal

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Pope Francis backs waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines

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Biden's move to support Covid vaccine patent waiver designed to spread US influence

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NFL giving away Super Bowl LVI tickets to 50 fans vaccinated for COVID-19

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Biden touts applications to $28.6B restaurant relief program

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US to vaccinate low-risk teens

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Biden outlines updated U.S. COVID-19 vaccination plan, includes expanding rollout to children

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Central Florida school districts await word on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine expansion for children

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US to reallocate COVID-19 vaccine supply to states with greater demand

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VA program to help thousands of veterans learn new career after being unemployed due to COVID-19 pandemic

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Biden quadruples Trump refugee cap after delay backlash

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden formally raised the nation's cap on refugee admissions to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in replacing the record-low ceiling set by former President Donald Trump.

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Biden raises US refugee cap from 15,000 to 62,500

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is formally lifting the nation's refugee cap to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in lifting former President Donald Trump’s limit of 15,000.Biden last month moved to expand the eligibility criteria for resettlements, removing one roadblock to refugees entering the U.S. put in place by Trump, but he had initially stopped short of lifting the annual cap, with aides saying they did not believe it was necessary.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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