Biden says Trump administration hampering virus response plan

US president-elect Joe Biden participates in a meeting with the National Governors Association’s executive committee at The Queen theatre in Wilmington, Delaware (Andrew Harnik/AP)

US president-elect Joe Biden has said the Trump administration’s refusal to give his team access to key federal agencies is affecting their ability to create a plan to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, particularly around vaccine distribution.

Speaking in Wilmington, Delaware, Mr Biden referenced the refusal by the General Services Administration to name him the apparent winner of the election.