President-elect Joe Biden said on Thursday he planned to ask the country to wear his first 100 days mask. Speaks with CNN, Mr. Biden also said he would issue a standard order forcing masks in some places.

“100 days to put on a mask. Not forever – 100 days,” Mr Biden said. “In the case of vaccines and masks, I think we will see a significant reduction in the numbers.”

Mr. Biden has in the past floated the possibility of a nationwide mask order, but has somewhat reduced such rhetoric because he does not have the authority to recognize such a broad mandate. Mr Biden said he would issue an order requiring the wearing of masks on federal buildings and on interstate transportation, such as cross-country flights and buses.

Masks, when properly prepared and alerted, can help slow the spread Govt-19 virus It killed more than 275,000 Americans.

Mr. Biden told CNN that he was also the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Biden was asked to be the chief medical consultant and an incoming member. Management’s COVID-19 Response Team.

Mr. It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post. Fossie has previously said he would work “absolutely” if asked on Pitton’s Govt-19 task force. Fucci has been the Director of NIAID since 1984.

In 1984, Fassi, the director of NIIIT, told CBS News that he was Meeting For the first time on Thursday Biden was with the change team to discuss his response to the corona virus infection. Mr. He emphasized that the transition process was important to ensure that Biden was able to take action on the first day.

“I have served six administrations and I have come through five changes. I know the changes are very important if you want to hand over the responsibility smoothly,” Fucci said.

Mr. Biden reiterated his confidence in Fossie during the interview, promising to get a corona virus vaccine as soon as Dr. Fucci says it is safe. Mr. After Biden said in a video that three more former presidents would be vaccinated, he said he was ready to vaccinate in public view.

“When Dr. Fossie says we have a safe vaccine, I’m going to stand in front of the public,” Biden added. “It’s important to communicate with the American people that it’s safe.

The first levels of COVID-19 are expected to reach vulnerable Americans this month.