A spokesman for the National Security Council said the U.S. government has three branches of government in the country. The coronavirus vaccine has been given top priority for officers John Uliot said in a statement on Sunday.
Why it’s important: There are currently a limited number of COVID vaccines under construction, and the CDC recommends that high-risk groups – health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities – should be the first line to be vaccinated.
What they say: ““Senior officials in all three branches of government will be vaccinated in accordance with the continuity of government protocol established in the executive policy.”
- “The American people must be confident that they receive the same safe and effective vaccine as public health professionals and senior officials in the United States government on the advice of the national security leadership.”
- A senior administration official said the COVID vaccine was necessary for U.S. officials to allow the government to function.
What to watch: Vaccinations for government officials could begin as early as Monday, according to Bloomberg reports. According to the New York Times, White House staff members have been informed that they will be taking the injection soon. He was the first to report development.
