Covid omicron variant: Biden directs FDA, CDC to clear new vaccines if needed

President Joe Biden said he is directing federal agencies to be ready to move quickly to approve vaccines tailored to protect against the Covid omicron variant.

Covid omicron variant: Biden directs FDA, CDC to clear new vaccines if needed Skip Navigation Markets Business Investing Tech Politics Video Watchlist Investing Club PRO Livestream Menu Key Points President Joe Biden said he is directing federal agencies to be ready to move quickly to approve additional vaccines or boosters tailored to shield against the new omicron coronavirus variant. The current Covid vaccines are believed to provide at least some protection from the heavily mutated omicron strain, and booster shots "strengthen that protection significantly," Biden said Monday. watch now VI

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