US President Joe Biden departs after delivering an update on his administration's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response at the White House in Washington, US. [Reuters]From free beer to free childcare, President Joe Biden on Wednesday touted new efforts to get 70 percent of U.S. adults at least one shot of vaccination against COVID-19 by the July 4 Independence Day holiday. The White House touted new initiatives by private companies and public outreach efforts, while Biden encouraged those who are hesitant to get a shot. The teetotaling president lauded an announcement by Anheuser-Busch (ABI.BR) to give a free beer to adults over the age of 21 if the goal is reached. "That's right: Get a shot, have a beer," Biden said.

Source: Standard Digital June 03, 2021 09:36 UTC