Biden says up to 90% of adults will be eligible for Covid vaccine by 19 April

President announces major expansion of nation's vaccine program but also warns: We still are in a war with this deadly virus'

Up to 90% of US adults will be eligible for a Covid-19 shot by 19 April, Joe Biden said on Monday as he announced a major expansion of the nation's vaccination program.

Hours after Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned of impending doom" in the race against the resurgence of infections, the US president delivered the counter measure.