Trump reveals why he will not take Covid19 vaccine.
The United States, US, President, Donald Trump, has said he’s not scheduled to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
He disclosed this while reacting to a report that he could take the vaccine by Monday, today.
Bloomberg had reported that the US President could be vaccinated “as soon as Monday,” and other top White House officials would also have the option to be included in the coming days.
Top officials would be inoculated against the virus in the initial rollout of the vaccine to ensure the health of essential employees, National Security Council spokesman John Ullyot said in a Sunday evening statement, citing the 2016 National Continuity Policy, a directive that “calls for providing [executive branch leadership] personnel with the appropriate resources to perform their prescribed continuity roles and responsibilities.”
“Senior officials across all three branches of government will receive vaccinations pursuant to continuity of government protocols established in executive policy,” he said.
The news comes as the first shipments of the vaccine, set to arrive at 145 sites across the country on Monday, are expected to go to front-line medical workers and nursing home residents.
“The American people should have confidence that they are receiving the same safe and effective vaccine as senior officials of the United States government on the advice of public health professionals and national security leadership,” Ullyot said.
However, by Sunday night, Trump said he had requested a change in plans and that White House staff, including himself, would not be among the first to get the vaccine unless “necessary.”
Reacting, Trump, who took to his Twitter handle said he was “not scheduled to take the vaccine, but look forward to doing so at the appropriate time.”
“People working in the White House should receive the vaccine somewhat later in the programme, unless specifically necessary.
“I have asked that this adjustment be made,” Trump wrote.
I am not scheduled to take the vaccine, but look forward to doing so at the appropriate time. Thank you!”
