White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki denies that the U.S. has lost control of the coronavirus amid rising cases of the omicron variant. Psaki highlights vaccination rates, testing availability, and government funding to combat the pandemic.
Key Points
Vaccination of 200 million people
Purchase of large number of tests
Advocacy for school openings
Rising cases of omicron variant
Increase in new COVID-19 cases and hospital admissions
Pros
200 million people vaccinated
Large over-the-counter purchase of tests
Distribution of tests to health centers
Advocacy for school openings and funding
Cons
Rising cases of the omicron variant
Challenges with testing availability
School closures
Increase in new COVID-19 cases and hospital admissions