Biden vows there will be enough vaccines for all US adults by end of May

Even as he expressed optimism, President Biden quickly tempered the outlook for a return to life as it was before the virus hit

President Joe Biden speaks (Evan Vucci/AP)

President Joe Biden said the US expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccines for all adults by the end of May, two months earlier than anticipated.

With the bolstered supply, President Biden also announced he would be using the powers of the federal government to direct all states to prioritise vaccinating teachers, and said the federal government would provide the doses directly through its pharmacy programme.