[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] President-elect Joe Biden received the COVID-19 vaccine on the 21st (local time).

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On the day, Biden received the vaccine in casual attire in Wilmington, Delaware. The scene of Biden receiving the vaccine was broadcast live by media outlets such as CNN.


After the vaccination, the president-elect stated, "The effort to end the pandemic has now begun." Biden emphasized not to travel during the Christmas holidays and to wear masks to prevent the spread of infection.


Prior to Biden, Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi received the vaccine last week and emphasized the safety of vaccination to the American people.



The United States began the first administration of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on the 14th, and on this day, the administration of Moderna's vaccine also started.


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