Coronavirus vaccination is a priority for US officials in three government branches across the country John Uliot said in a statement Sunday.
Why this is important: There are currently a limited number of COVID vaccines in production, and the CDC recommends that high-risk groups – health workers and long-term care facility residents – be at the top of the list to receive the vaccine.
What they say: “Senior officials in all three branches of government will be vaccinated following the continuation of government ethics established in administrative policy, ”Ulliot said.
- “The American people must be confident that they will receive the same safe and effective vaccine that senior US government officials receive on the advice of public health experts and the National Security Agency.”
- According to a senior executive, U.S. officials need Govt vaccines to allow the government to function.
Must See: Vaccinations for government officials could begin as early as Monday, Bloomberg said. White House staff have been notified that an injection is planned soon, according to the New York Times. They first reported growth.