Democratic President-elect Joe Biden announced late on Thursday (14) that his proposal for economic stimulus to the United States due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) totals $ 1.9 trillion. The plan will start quickly from Biden's inauguration on January 20. The country remains classified as the epicenter of the disease with more than 23 million people infected and approaching 400 thousand deaths, according to data from the World Health Organization (WHO). The package includes:
– More than $ 400 billion for the distribution of vaccines against COVID-19. – $ 350 billion to help states and municipalities overcome budget deficits. – About $ 1 trillion in direct aid to families. – About $ 440 billion for small businesses and communities affected by the pandemic. – Checks worth $ 1,400 for Americans.
– $ 400 unemployment benefit per week. Biden also promised to vaccinate 100 million people in their first 100 days as president. "We need more action, more bipartisanship and we need to act quickly," said Biden.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.