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White House officials said the decline in debt could reduce fears about medical bills that can prevent people from making needed doctor appointments and filling pharmaceutical prescriptions.

The agency recommends one additional shot for the 7 million American adults whose weak immune systems make them more vulnerable to covid infection and death.

During Tuesday's media briefing, White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre asked, "why are these legislators, these Republicans ... getting in the way of saving lives,"

Minaj made headlines this week when she noted in a tweet to her more than 22.6 million followers that she wouldn't get the shot until "I feel I've done enough research."

Congress' attending physician announced vaccinated and unvaccinated House members will again have to mask up while in the U.S. Capitol or risk a fine.

The White House is planning to host first responders, essential workers and military servicemembers for a holiday cookout and fireworks.

Media reports suggest the White House is considering domestic travel restrictions to control spread of a new COVID-19 variant. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he is "100% opposed."

Slavitt tells NPR that getting more vaccines out quicker will involve lots of "small steps." He says people will have to be "more patient than they want to be," but supplies are increasing.

A White House Coronavirus Task Force report about the state of the pandemic in Florida made public Saturday urges state leaders to take immediate action to slow the virus’ spread.

Participating in a White House vaccine summit on Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state’s proposal calls for vaccinating seniors in nursing homes before the end of December.