Biden: "More People Will Die If Trump Does Not Cooperate" (Update)

Warning of Worsening COVID-19 Response Due to Delayed Power Transition
Calls for Swift Passage of Economic Stimulus Bill Amid Recession Concerns
"Experts Say I Will Get Vaccinated Immediately If Safe"

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] President-elect Joe Biden has demanded a swift transition of power from President Donald Trump and urged the prompt passage of an additional economic stimulus package to combat the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

On the 16th (local time), Biden held a press conference in Wilmington, Delaware, stating, "If we do not cooperate, more people will die," calling for President Trump's decisive action.

Biden also expressed concern that "President Trump's refusal to accept the election results could negatively impact the next administration's COVID-19 vaccine distribution." This contrasts with President Trump's emphasis on the Moderna vaccine development achievement announced that day as his own accomplishment, while Biden focused on the swift vaccine rollout under the next administration.

Biden further mentioned, "I hope President Trump becomes more enlightened before my inauguration on January 20 next year."

He strongly criticized Scott Atlas, President Trump's medical advisor, who tweeted the previous day about Michigan's COVID-19 regulations, saying, "The only way to stop this is for people to rise up."

Biden emphasized, "What on earth is wrong with them? Resistance? Medical experts say mask mandates can save lives."

Biden went on to stress that the U.S. economy, pushed to the brink, is heading toward a very dark winter before the COVID-19 vaccine is widely distributed, and that the stimulus package proposed by the Democratic Party must be passed.

When asked if he would take the COVID-19 vaccine, he said, "If experts say the vaccine is safe, I will take it immediately."

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