Vice President Harris tells UN it s time now to prepare for next pandemic
By Aamer Madhani
WASHINGTON - Vice President Kamala Harris told United Nations members on Monday that now is the time for global leaders to begin putting the serious work into how they will respond to the next global pandemic.
The virtual address, Harris second to a U.N. body since her inauguration, comes as the United States makes progress on vaccinating the public and much of the world struggles to acquire vaccines. At the same time that the world works to get through this pandemic, we also know that we must prepare for the next, Harris said. The speech was co-hosted by U.N. permanent representatives of Argentina, Japan, Norway and South Africa.
Vice President Harris tells UN it s time now to prepare for next pandemic
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If more North Carolinians get vaccinated, the state could end most pandemic restrictions by June 1, Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday, though the mask will likely remain.Â
In order for that to happen, though, at least 67% of the state s adults would have to have at least a first-dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Right now, that number stands at 47%.
Cooper said his conversations with state health officials have solidified his belief that we ll have enough protection across our communities to be able to live more safely with this virus. Our careful, reasoned approach has worked, striking the right balance. Now, I want us to look forward and see where we can be as spring turns into summer.