Earlier this month, we received promising news that Pfizer has developed an antiviral pill for people infected by COVID-19 that may dramatically reduce the risk of hospitalizations and death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While this antiviral pill still requires a full review by the Food and Drug Administration, I have taken immediate steps to secure enough supply for the American people. Today, I\u2019m announcing that we have purchased 10 million treatment courses of the Pfizer antiviral COVID-19 pill, with delivery starting at the end of this year and across 2022. My administration is making the necessary preparations now to ensure these treatments will be easily accessible and free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is positive news. This treatment could prove to be another critical tool in our arsenal that will accelerate our path out of the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But vaccines remain our strongest tool. With the authorization of vaccines for children aged 5 \u2013 11 years old, 95% of Americans are now eligible to be vaccinated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
My message continues to be: get vaccinated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The vaccines are safe, free, and easily available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get vaccinated today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I will continue to take all necessary steps to ensure that America has the tools we need to save lives and bring an end to this pandemic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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