Biden, McConnell get third shots as boosters roll out
President Biden received his booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday while touting the third dose as “safe and effective.”
“I know it doesn’t look like it, but I am over 65, way over, and that’s why I’m getting my booster shot today,” Biden said.
Focus still on unvaccinated: Even as he encouraged people to get booster shots, if they are eligible, Biden again put the focus on people who have not received any shots at all.
“Boosters are important but the most important thing we need to do is get more people vaccinated,” Biden said.
About 23 percent of adults have still not received any shot, according to the CDC.
“That distinct minority is causing an awful lot of damage for the rest of the country,” Biden said, pointing to vaccine requirements as part of the way forward.
