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Biden warns of winter of 'severe illness, death' for unvaccinated
Updated On: 17 December, 2021 01:56 PM IST | Washington | ANI
Biden empathized on the need to get booster shots in guarding against the virus amid the spread of a new variant
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Amid the unabated spread of the Omicron variant globally, US President Joe Biden on Thursday warned about a winter of "severe illness and death" for unvaccinated Americans as Covid-19 cases continue to spike across the country. "...I want to send a direct message to the American people: Due to the steps we`ve taken, Omicron has not yet spread as fast as it would`ve otherwise done and as is happening in Europe. But it`s here now, and it`s spreading, and it`s going to increase," said Biden after meeting with members of his Covid-19 response team.
"For unvaccinated, we are looking at a winter of severe illness and death -- if you`re unvaccinated -- for themselves, their families, and the hospitals they`ll soon overwhelm," he added. Biden empathized on the need to get booster shots in guarding against the virus amid the spread of a new variant. "About 60 million people have one -- have been boosted. So, go get your shot today. Go get boosted if you`ve had your first two shots. If you haven`t, go get your first shot. It`s time. It`s time. It`s past time," he said.
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