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US Vice-President Mike Pence praises country’s coronavirus response amid surge in cases and deaths
United States Vice-President Mike Pence says America has “never been more prepared to combat” COVID-19, despite a surge in cases, hospitalisations and more than 250,000 deaths.
Key points:
- Mike Pence told the briefing that one or more vaccines would be available soon
- President-elect Joe Biden said his team had not been briefed on vaccine distribution plans, despite him assuming office in two months
- Mr Biden has called President Donald Trump’s refusal to concede an act of “incredible irresponsibility”
It comes as president-elect Joe Biden said President Donald Trump was hindering the flow of information about programs to develop a vitally important coronavirus vaccine.
Mr Pence spoke in the White House briefing room, his first appearance at…
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