President Biden signs series of executive coronavirus orders

The 10 orders signed by President Biden are aimed at jump starting his national Covid-19 strategy to increase vaccinations and testing

Thu, 21 Jan, 2021 - 20:43

Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

With a burst of executive orders, President Joe Biden has served notice that the nation’s Covid-19 response is under new management and he is demanding progress to reduce infections and lift the siege Americans have endured for nearly a year.

The 10 orders signed by President Biden are aimed at jump starting his national Covid-19 strategy to increase vaccinations and testing, lay the groundwork for reopening schools and businesses, and immediately increase the use of masks — including a requirement that Americans mask up for travel.