If you’ve watched the news recently, you might think the shelves in all our stores are empty across the country, that parents won’t be able to get presents for their children on holidays - this holiday season.īut here’s the deal: For the vast majority of the country, that’s not what’s happening. Tomorrow, I’ll be putting forward the next steps that we’ll be taking to fight COVID this winter - not with shutdowns or lockdowns but with more widespread vaccinations, boosters, testing, and more. Every child over the age five can get a safe, effective vaccination. And if you’re not vaccinated, now is the time to get vaccinated and take your children to get vaccinated. If you’re over 18 years of age, you got vaccinated before January - excuse me, June 1, go get your booster today. Right now, about 135 million Americans are eligible for a booster but only about 40 million have gotten one thus far. So, let me repeat what the doctors and scientists have affirmed: The best protection against Omicron is getting a booster shot. And we’ll fight this variant with science and speed, not chaos and confusion. We have the best vaccines in the world, the best medicines, the best scientists. And, today, I’d like to speak about some of the steps we’re taking to address challenges in the economy and how those actions are already starting to pay off for American families.įirst, however, I want to quickly reiterate what I spoke about on Monday concerning Omicron, the vir- the variant - and the steps we’re taking to combat it.Īs I said, this new variant is a cause for concern but not a cause for panic. It’s been a tough couple of years, but we’ve made incredible progress. Whatever you celebrate, we are looking ahead to aīrighter and happier December with an economy markedly stronger than it was last year.
Tomorrow, I’m going to light the National Christmas Tree to help kick off the holiday season. It’s wonderful to see the holiday decorations here in the White House.
THE PRESIDENT: Sorry to keep you waiting.
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