U.S. President Joe Biden will instruct all federal agencies to hoist early when the number of new coronavirus infections (Corona 19) deaths in their country exceeds 500,000, the White House said on the 22nd (local time).
White House spokesman Jen Saki said at a briefing that day, CNN reported that the 500,000 deaths from Corona 19 were meant to commemorate a “painful milestone.”
Early on, it will be hoisted for five days, Saki added.
“This afternoon, the president and the vice-president couple will commemorate the sorrowful milestone for the 500,000 Americans who died from Corona 19,” said Saki. “During the candle-lit ceremony at sunset, all Americans are asked to join the moment of silence. I will.”
President Biden is expected to attend an event in memory of the pandemic victims by lighting candles this afternoon.
“President Biden speaks on the spot,” said Saki. “We will emphasize the scale of the sacrifices made to Americans and their families across the country.”
In addition, President Biden will emphasize the ability of Americans to turn the pandemic through cooperation, such as compliance with public health guidelines and vaccination, a White House official said.
According to the international statistics website World Omometer, the cumulative number of corona19 deaths in the United States was 511,616 as of the day. The cumulative number of infections was 28.82 million.
Meanwhile, in connection with the EU’s proposal for informal talks between member states and the United States to restore Iran’s nuclear agreement (JCPOA, Comprehensive Joint Action Plan), Saki said, “US allies in Europe are still waiting for Iran’s response.” Said, Reuters reported.
Iran has stated its position to respond after consultation with partners such as Russia and China on the proposal for dialogue.
Saki also said he expects President Biden to speak with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Alsaud at the right time.
Earlier, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke on the phone with Saudi Crown Prince and Defense Minister Muhammad bin Salman on the 18th. Most heads of state, including former President Donald Trump, have dealt with the influential Crown Prince Muhammad as a count part, but President Biden virtually lowered his position, saying that he would try to readjust relations with Saudi Arabia.
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