WASHINGTON (AP), -- President Joe Biden's message on confronting omicron to the American people comes with a lot of cajoling. Meanwhile, other countries are issuing edicts for their citizens as the coronavirus variant emerges with astonishing speed.
America's divided reaction to vaccines/masks, and its system government that gives states broad authority over health issues, limits some of the options Biden has -- at least without creating political flareups that could distract his message.
Jen Kates, the global health director at the Kaiser Family Foundation's nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation, said that politics is important. "You would expect us to weather the storm. We haven't."
She stated that "We are a large country, we have complex issues, and on every issue, partisans are divided." "That combined with local control leads to a disjointed response.
France's Prime Minister Jean Castex banned fireworks and public concerts at New Year's Eve celebrations. He also asked people to limit their Christmas gatherings and avoid large gatherings.
France's Prime Minister Jean Castex banned fireworks and public concerts at New Year's Eve celebrations. He also asked people to limit their Christmas gatherings and avoid large gatherings.
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