US President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled a 1.9 trillion dollar Coronavirus emergency relief package. The stimulus plan underscores Biden's intent to aggressively shore up a deteriorating economy and address the devastation wrought by the pandemic. It is designed to provide another infusion of federal aid for families, businesses and local governments confronting a surge of Covid cases.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''Biden's plan includes a new round of direct payments to US households, funding to promote the safe opening of schools and mounting a national vaccine program. Biden has set a goal of administering 100 million vaccine shots in the first 100 days after he takes office on January 20.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The US government has approved two different vaccines for emergency use. Both require a two-shot regimen. So far, more than 10 million people have received the first dose.</span><br />
News On AIR | January 15, 2021 2:18 PM
US President elect Joe Biden unveils 1.9 trillion dollar Coronavirus relief package