Biden To Get COVID Shot Next Week; Plans For Inauguration Roll On
Aides for the president-elect say the delay has been due to the logistics of administering it in public, rather than hesitation to get the vaccine.
The Hill:
Biden Plans To Get COVID-19 Vaccination Publicly As Early As Next Week
President-elect Joe Biden is planning to publicly receive the COVID-19 vaccine “as soon as next week,” a transition team source confirmed to The Hill. CNN first reported the news Wednesday, citing people familiar with the plans, and added that aides said the delay of the public shot had been due to the logistics of administering it in public, rather than hesitation to get the vaccine. (Castronuovo, 12/16)
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The Washington Post:
Biden Inauguration Tickets Will Be Limited
There will be few tickets available for the public to attend the presidential inauguration next month, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies announced Wednesday. The announcement signaled how the coronavirus pandemic will dramatically change President-elect Joe Biden’s swearing-in ceremony and stoked calls for a more festive celebration around July 4. (Davies, 12/16)
The Washington Post:
What You Need To Know About Joe Biden’s Presidential Inauguration
The coronavirus pandemic will transform the traditions long associated with inaugural celebrations. In fact, [Joe] Biden’s transition team is urging all Americans to stay home, refrain from travel and to limit gatherings during the inauguration to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Galas and balls may be canceled entirely. Some events, such as the parade on Pennsylvania Avenue, are expected to occur in a smaller and potentially distant form. Other celebratory components may be virtual, drawing inspiration from the Democratic National Convention’s online event. And people interested in coming to D.C. for the 59th presidential inauguration will have to navigate coronavirus travel restrictions. Here’s a look at what is known so far. (Davies, Jouvenal, Amenabar and Viser, 12/15)
The Hill:
Congressional Panel Announces Guest Limits At Biden Inauguration
The congressional committee overseeing plans for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration said Wednesday that it would significantly limit the number of guests who can attend the ceremony next month due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) said invitations would be limited to each member of Congress and one guest, meaning that 1,070 invitations will be given to members of Congress. (Chalfant, 12/16)
