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Biden's pandemic plan overlooks mask mandates and vulnerable populations

  • Written by Julia Raifman, Assistant Professor of Health Law, Policy and Management, Boston University
imagePresident Joe Biden addresses the nation on latest coronavirus plan.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

President Joseph Biden on Sept. 9, 2021, unveiled his revamped strategy to confront the pandemic, outlining an approach that focuses heavily on attempting to reduce the number of unvaccinated Americans.

The new plan comes at a crucial time. The delta...

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