US will not introduce lockdown due to delta strain – White House
White House spokeswoman Jennifer Psaki said that the US authorities do not intend to reintroduce lockdown in the country due to the spread of the new delta coronavirus strain, TASS reports.
“We made it clear that we are not going to return to the cessation of activities, as in March 2020. We will not suspend the economy again. We have made too much progress on the economic front, ”she said.
Psaki also added that the need to introduce compulsory vaccination in the country at the federal level “is not being discussed.”
According to the latest data, more than 160 million people in the United States have received coronavirus vaccinations, which is just under 50% of the country's population.
Earlier, the City Hall of New York decided to encourage residents of the metropolis to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Those who get their first shot starting July 30 will receive a $ 100 reward.
