Coronavirus: Joe Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing
11 December 2020 |
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The soon-to-be president said he would ask Americans to commit to wearing masks "for 100 days" to bring down surging coronavirus infections. Biden also wants Dr. Anthony Fauci to remain chief medical adviser.
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