Joe Biden’s first act: Orders on pandemic, climate and immigration

Here are some highlights of the actions the President-elect is taking today on climate action, migration and Covid-19

President-elect Joe Biden has a busy policy agenda. Picture: Evan Vucci/AP

In his first official acts as US president, Joe Biden is signing executives orders on a broad range of issues, from the coronavirus pandemic to climate change and immigration, to fulfil campaign promises.

Here are some highlights of the actions Mr Biden is taking on Wednesday: