COVID-19 OUTBREAK

100-DAY MASK CHALLENGE

The first executive order launched a 100-day mask challenge for Americans. A new mask rule now applies to airports and planes, buses, trains and public transportation. Biden has already mandated masks on federal property

REJOINING W.H.O.

Biden is also reversing the previous administration’s retreat from the World Health Organization (WHO), and will send Anthony Fauci, the top US infectious disease doctor, to speak to the group in a repudiation of Trump’s snubs

EXPANDING VACCINE, TESTING

Biden will also expand testing and vaccine availability, with the goal of 100 million shots in his first 100 days. Agencies have been told to begin setting up vaccination centres, and CDC will now try to get vaccines in pharmacies next month