Joe Biden aims for Independence Day gatherings as he speeds up vaccination drive

Joe Biden said he is hopeful speeding up US vaccination efforts will allow Americans to gather in small groups on the fourth of July to celebrate a ‘truly special’ Independence Day (Andrew Harnik/AP)

Joe Biden said he is hopeful speeding up US Covid-19 vaccination efforts will allow Americans to gather in small groups on the fourth of July to celebrate a “truly special” Independence Day.

He also said in his first primetime address since becoming president he would order the states to make all adults eligible for jabs by May 1, with eligibility currently based on age and health conditions.