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NOVEMBER 29, 2021
President Biden on Omicron Variant
President Biden addressed the country on the new COVID-19 variant: Omicron. The president called the new form of the virus that emerged from South Africa a “cause for concern, but not cause for panic.” He said his administration would draft contingency plans if existing vaccines do not provide adequate protection from Omicron. “We do not yet believe that additional measures will be needed,” he said. “But so that we are prepared, if needed, my team is already working with officials at Pfizer and Moderna and Johnson & Johnson to develop contingency plans for vaccines or boosters if needed.”
President Biden on Omicron Variant
President Biden addressed the country on the new COVID-19 variant: Omicron. The president called the new form of the virus that emerged from South Africa a “cause for concern, but not cause for panic.” He said his administration would draft contingency plans if existing vaccines do not provide adequate protection from Omicron. “We do not yet believe that additional measures will be needed,” he said. “But so that we are prepared, if needed, my team is already working with officials at Pfizer and Moderna and Johnson & Johnson to develop contingency plans for vaccines or boosters if needed.”
Dr. Fauci Responds To GOP Rep. Jackson Calling Omicron The ‘Midterm Election Variant’
Nov 30, 2021
Omicron variant protection through COVID-19 vaccine boosters, wearing masks and more are discussed by Dr. Anthony Fauci, who also responds to GOP Rep. Ronny Jackson calling Omicron the ‘Midterm Election Variant.’
Nov 30, 2021
Omicron variant protection through COVID-19 vaccine boosters, wearing masks and more are discussed by Dr. Anthony Fauci, who also responds to GOP Rep. Ronny Jackson calling Omicron the ‘Midterm Election Variant.’
Remarks by President Biden Providing an Update on the Omicron Variant
NOVEMBER 29, 2021•SPEECHES AND REMARKS
Roosevelt Room
12:01 P.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, folks. I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving -– able to get together with your family and friends. And it was great to see so many families getting together this Thanksgiving after being apart last year. And we have much to be grateful for as a nation.
When I was elected, I said I would always be honest with you. So today, I want to take a few moments to talk about the new COVID variant first identified last week in Southern Africa. It’s called the Omicron.
It is –- and to their credit, the scientific community in South Africa quickly notified the world of the emergence of this new variant. This kind of transparency is to be encouraged and applauded because it increases our ability to respond quickly to any new threats. And that’s exactly what we did.
The very day the World Health Organization identified the new variant, I took immediate steps to restrict travel from countries in Southern Africa. But while we have — that travel restrictions can slow the speed of Omicron, it cannot prevent it.
But here’s what it does: It gives us time. It gives us time to take more actions, to move quicker, to make sure people understand you have to get your vaccine. You have to get the shot. You have to get the — get the booster if you’re -–
Sooner or later, we’re going to see cases of this new variant here in the United States. We’ll have to face this new threat just as we have faced those that have come before it.
Today, there are three messages about the new variant that I want the American people to hear.
First, this variant is a cause for concern, not a cause for panic. We have the best vaccine in the world, the best medicines, the best scientists. And we’re learning more every single day.
And we’ll fight this variant with scientific and knowledgeable actions, and speed — not chaos and confusion. And we have more tools today to fight the variant than we’ve ever had before — from vaccines to boosters, to vaccines for children five years and older, and much more.
A year ago, America was floundering against the first variant of COVID. We beat that variant significantly, and then we got hit by a far more powerful threat: the Delta variant. But we took action, and now we’re seeing deaths from Delta come down. We’ll fight the –- you know, and –- look, we’re going to fight and beat this new variant as well.
We’re learning more about this new variant every single day. And as we learn more, we’re going to share that information with the American people candidly and promptly... more
NOVEMBER 29, 2021•SPEECHES AND REMARKS
Roosevelt Room
12:01 P.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, folks. I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving -– able to get together with your family and friends. And it was great to see so many families getting together this Thanksgiving after being apart last year. And we have much to be grateful for as a nation.
When I was elected, I said I would always be honest with you. So today, I want to take a few moments to talk about the new COVID variant first identified last week in Southern Africa. It’s called the Omicron.
It is –- and to their credit, the scientific community in South Africa quickly notified the world of the emergence of this new variant. This kind of transparency is to be encouraged and applauded because it increases our ability to respond quickly to any new threats. And that’s exactly what we did.
The very day the World Health Organization identified the new variant, I took immediate steps to restrict travel from countries in Southern Africa. But while we have — that travel restrictions can slow the speed of Omicron, it cannot prevent it.
But here’s what it does: It gives us time. It gives us time to take more actions, to move quicker, to make sure people understand you have to get your vaccine. You have to get the shot. You have to get the — get the booster if you’re -–
Sooner or later, we’re going to see cases of this new variant here in the United States. We’ll have to face this new threat just as we have faced those that have come before it.
Today, there are three messages about the new variant that I want the American people to hear.
First, this variant is a cause for concern, not a cause for panic. We have the best vaccine in the world, the best medicines, the best scientists. And we’re learning more every single day.
And we’ll fight this variant with scientific and knowledgeable actions, and speed — not chaos and confusion. And we have more tools today to fight the variant than we’ve ever had before — from vaccines to boosters, to vaccines for children five years and older, and much more.
A year ago, America was floundering against the first variant of COVID. We beat that variant significantly, and then we got hit by a far more powerful threat: the Delta variant. But we took action, and now we’re seeing deaths from Delta come down. We’ll fight the –- you know, and –- look, we’re going to fight and beat this new variant as well.
We’re learning more about this new variant every single day. And as we learn more, we’re going to share that information with the American people candidly and promptly... more
Yuriy Vitrenko
Russia does not want to negotiate with Ukraine on continuation of gas transit after 2024
Source : 112 Ukraine
According to the Naftogaz head, there is not even a hint of negotiations on Moscow’s side
Nov. 13 - Head of Naftogaz Yuriy Vitrenko stated that Russia does not want to negotiate with Ukraine on the extension of the contract on gas transit to the EU after 2024 as Reuters reported.
"There's nothing, not even a hint, no official or unofficial talks, (with Russia)... we are discussing it with the Americans and the Germans that all of us would like the transit to continue, but the Russians are reluctant to start these discussions," he said.
The Naftogaz head noted that if the contract for gas transit through Ukraine is not extended, then the use of both Nord Stream gas pipelines, which go directly to Germany, will strengthen Russia's control over the supply of blue fuel to Europe. According to him, this will make the EU more vulnerable to politically motivated supply disruptions and price spikes.
As it was reported earlier, the construction of the Russian Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline was completely finished as of the morning of September 10. Work on laying the Nord Stream 2 pipeline began in 2018. Its length is 1,230 km. The pipeline is expected to supply 55 billion cubic meters of gas annually from Russia via the Baltic Sea to Germany.
On October 18, it became known earlier that the first string of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is filled with technical gas and is ready for operation.
On October 20, Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine filed an application to the German energy regulator (Bundesnetzagentur) regarding participation in the Nord Stream-2 AG certification procedure.
On November 16, it became known that Germany has suspended Nord Stream 2 certification. The report states that in order to renew the certification, the Nord Stream 2 operator must have an organizational form in accordance with the laws of Germany.
It was noted that the launch of Nord Stream 2 bypassing Ukraine could lead to a loss of gas supply in five Ukrainian cities.
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Russia does not want to negotiate with Ukraine on continuation of gas transit after 2024
Source : 112 Ukraine
According to the Naftogaz head, there is not even a hint of negotiations on Moscow’s side
Nov. 13 - Head of Naftogaz Yuriy Vitrenko stated that Russia does not want to negotiate with Ukraine on the extension of the contract on gas transit to the EU after 2024 as Reuters reported.
"There's nothing, not even a hint, no official or unofficial talks, (with Russia)... we are discussing it with the Americans and the Germans that all of us would like the transit to continue, but the Russians are reluctant to start these discussions," he said.
The Naftogaz head noted that if the contract for gas transit through Ukraine is not extended, then the use of both Nord Stream gas pipelines, which go directly to Germany, will strengthen Russia's control over the supply of blue fuel to Europe. According to him, this will make the EU more vulnerable to politically motivated supply disruptions and price spikes.
As it was reported earlier, the construction of the Russian Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline was completely finished as of the morning of September 10. Work on laying the Nord Stream 2 pipeline began in 2018. Its length is 1,230 km. The pipeline is expected to supply 55 billion cubic meters of gas annually from Russia via the Baltic Sea to Germany.
On October 18, it became known earlier that the first string of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is filled with technical gas and is ready for operation.
On October 20, Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine filed an application to the German energy regulator (Bundesnetzagentur) regarding participation in the Nord Stream-2 AG certification procedure.
On November 16, it became known that Germany has suspended Nord Stream 2 certification. The report states that in order to renew the certification, the Nord Stream 2 operator must have an organizational form in accordance with the laws of Germany.
It was noted that the launch of Nord Stream 2 bypassing Ukraine could lead to a loss of gas supply in five Ukrainian cities.
Related Articles
Ukraine has no right to suspend Nord Stream 2, - Naftogaz Head
Germany admits possibility of launching Nord Stream 2 without certification
Ukraine expects Germany's clearer position in terms of Nord Stream 2, - Foreign Minister
Topics:
Nord Stream 2
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
President Biden Meets with CEOs on Holiday Shopping
President Biden met with executives from several big companies including Food Lion and Walmart to discuss supply chain issues and the holiday shopping season.
President Biden Meets with CEOs on Holiday Shopping
President Biden met with executives from several big companies including Food Lion and Walmart to discuss supply chain issues and the holiday shopping season.
President Biden Hosts Roundtable with Leading Retailers About Holiday Shopping, Stocked Shelves and Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges
NOVEMBER 29, 2021•STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
Today, President Biden, Director of the National Economic Council, Brian Deese and Cedric Richmond, Director of Office of Public Engagement, hosted a roundtable with a diverse group of American companies to discuss their outlook for the strong holiday shopping season, and the steps companies large and small have taken to meet consumer demands. The meeting also highlighted steps companies have taken to overcome supply chain bottlenecks and the progress they are seeing at the Ports of LA and Long Beach, as a result of the work of the Biden-Harris Administration.
The CEOs thanked President Biden for his focus on supply chain bottlenecks and the productive partnership he established with the private sector to tackle these disruptions.
The business leaders noted the strength of their supply chains, especially for seasonal items, and highlighted ways they had planned ahead, diversified their supplier base, sourced new products, and partnered closely with suppliers to be ready to meet the seasonal demand. The result of this planning is evident in their high inventory levels and high on time delivery rates.
Participants noted that the backlog at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has decreased, and Walmart CEO Doug McMillon highlighted a 51% improvement in his company’s throughput at the ports due to the work of the Biden-Harris Port Envoy... more
NOVEMBER 29, 2021•STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
Today, President Biden, Director of the National Economic Council, Brian Deese and Cedric Richmond, Director of Office of Public Engagement, hosted a roundtable with a diverse group of American companies to discuss their outlook for the strong holiday shopping season, and the steps companies large and small have taken to meet consumer demands. The meeting also highlighted steps companies have taken to overcome supply chain bottlenecks and the progress they are seeing at the Ports of LA and Long Beach, as a result of the work of the Biden-Harris Administration.
The CEOs thanked President Biden for his focus on supply chain bottlenecks and the productive partnership he established with the private sector to tackle these disruptions.
The business leaders noted the strength of their supply chains, especially for seasonal items, and highlighted ways they had planned ahead, diversified their supplier base, sourced new products, and partnered closely with suppliers to be ready to meet the seasonal demand. The result of this planning is evident in their high inventory levels and high on time delivery rates.
Participants noted that the backlog at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has decreased, and Walmart CEO Doug McMillon highlighted a 51% improvement in his company’s throughput at the ports due to the work of the Biden-Harris Port Envoy... more
