So many people have told me that they re finally feeling hopeful and optimistic again, Biden said. Families are returning to work and school, businesses are reopening, and we re getting back into things that we ve missed for so long.
President Joe Biden previously set a goal of 70 percent vaccination coverage throughout the U.S. by July 4. During her tour Thursday, Jill Biden said the goal is reachable if more Americans who received the vaccine share their experiences with their colleagues and neighbors who remain hesitant. We re on our way, she said. . We ll get the word out, if they re a little hesitant, they ll talk to their friends, their neighbors. We will get there.
WATCH: First Lady Jill Biden visits COVID-19 vaccine clinic at GRCC
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and last updated 2021-05-27 12:26:12-04
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. â First Lady Jill Biden is visiting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Grand Rapids Community College on Thursday morning.
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First lady Jill Biden to tour GRCC pop-up vaccine clinic
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First lady Jill Biden will be visiting Grand Rapids Community College on Thursday as it hosts a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at GRCC’s Administration Building, 415 E. Fulton St.
Biden’s visit will highlight the partnership between federal pharmacy partners and community colleges. The first lady, who is a community college professor, will tour GRCC’s vaccination clinic and meet some of the individuals who will be getting their shots.
“We’re proud to welcome the first lady to GRCC and deeply appreciate her support for community colleges and for vaccinating our community members,” GRCC President Bill Pink said. “Community colleges will play a vital role as our region emerges from the pandemic. This pop-up vaccination clinic is one more example of how GRCC and partnerships make West Michigan stronger.”
Jill Biden to visit Grand Rapids Community College Thursday
MANDEL NGAN/AP
By: Karie Herringa
and last updated 2021-05-24 16:08:58-04
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. â First Lady Jill Biden is coming to Grand Rapids this week.
The first lady will visit a vaccination clinic at Grand Rapids Community College on Thursday.
The visit is to highlight the partnership between federal retail pharmacy partners and colleges.
Additional details about the first ladyâs trip will be released later this week.
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