President Joe Biden holds up a face mask as he delivers remarks on the COVID-19 response and the state of vaccinations in the South Court Auditorium at the White House complex on March 29, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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President Joe Biden is set to delivers remarks about his administration's latest efforts to boost coronavirus vaccinations.
The new steps come as officials warn of an expected surge in Covid cases led by the highly transmissible delta variant, which is spreading in the U.S. and around the world.
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Multiple outlets reported that Biden's speech is expected to announce that federal workers will be required to get vaccinated or else submit to strict safety protocols, including regular testing.
