“Do not be afraid, honey. Do not be afraid. “You are doing well, and we are also going to make sure that mum is well,” he said.
Jessica Salas, a graphic designer from Milwaukee, told Biden that her two young children regularly ask her if they will get Covid-19 and die. She stands next to her 8-year-old daughter while talking about how the pandemic is especially frightening for children who do not fully understand what is happening.
“Children do not get Covid regularly. It is unusual. It does happen. The evidence so far is that children do not get the most people who will get Covid,” Biden said.
Salas said her children would like to know when they can get the vaccine, but Biden said: ‘We have not even done tests on children whether or not certain vaccines will work, or what is needed. . “
Although fewer children are experiencing serious illness due to adults, a question that is big, especially for those dealing with decisions about reopening schools and day care, is exactly what role children play in transmitting the virus.
In addition, Biden said, “I think we need to vaccinate teachers. We need to move them up in the hierarchy as well.”
At least 28 states and Washington DC have begun allowing all or some teachers and school staff to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Although some states have announced that they are prioritizing teachers, the availability of vaccines remains across the country.
There are 22 states where teachers are still unable to receive the vaccine as a specific group – although some educators may fall into the current age group that the state vaccines.