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Andy slavitt michael burgess1/5/2024 ![]() ![]() We are winning the war on the virus, and we need you to help us finish the job. Vaccines have led to a dramatic decline in cases and hospitalizations and in deaths.įor the first time since the pandemic began, COVID cases are down in all 50 states. I know it’s been an anxious time and you’ve been asked to do difficult things.īut there is light at the end of the tunnel. You have seen and experienced stress in a way you probably haven’t before. ![]() Some of you lost parents, grandparents, or other loved ones. The pandemic disrupted your schooling, your job search, your income, and your social lives. In many ways, the pandemic has been as hard on young people as anyone. Young people have been through a lot in this pandemic. My message to young people, of course, is simple: “Get vaccinated.” Whether you’re a graduate, still in high school, in college, just out, or more than a little bit out, it’s the most important thing you can do right now. Today, I’d like to join a little bit in that tradition. And for young people, it is the traditional season for graduations - a time when very accomplished and wise adults share free life advice along the lines of: “Live up to your potential,” “Make the world a better place,” and of course, “Use sunscreen.” Marcella Nunez-Smith will highlight our work to advance equity and ensure we are reaching everyone in our response.īut first, I want to talk directly to young people about how full of opportunity this season is for them. Fauci will provide an update on the latest science, and Dr. Walensky will provide us with an update on the state of the pandemic, Dr. ![]()
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