Biden warns the 'darkest days' of the pandemic are ahead

Joe Biden
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In an end of the year address on Tuesday, President-elect Joe Biden warned Americans that even as the first COVID-19 vaccinations begin in the United States, the "darkest days" in the pandemic are yet to come.

Biden spoke in Wilmington, Delaware and urged Americans to "remain vigilant" as experts say "things are going to get worse before they get better" in the pandemic, "notwithstanding the fact that" two coronavirus vaccines have now been approved.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.