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Biden Maps Huge Booster Push, Urges School Masks to Blunt Delta Variant

Shots to be offered beginning Sept. 20 to earliest recipients
U.S. booster focus begins even as many lack shots worldwide

WATCH: President Joe Biden says authorities have to “ensure kids are wearing masks in schools,” and criticized governors who are trying to block mask mandates. (Source: Bloomberg)

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By Josh Wingrove, Fiona Rutherford, and Justin Sink

August 18, 2021 at 2:30 PM UTC

Updated on

August 18, 2021 at 9:17 PM UTC

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President Joe Biden beefed up his administration’s response to a nationwide surge in coronavirus infections on Wednesday, laying out a series of actions including vaccination boosters and possible legal action against governors who have blocked mask requirements in schools.

“The threat of the delta virus remains real but we are prepared,” Biden said Wednesday at the White House. “This is no time to let our guard down.”