Watch Live: Biden pushes COVID vaccination campaign as July 4 deadline draws closer

Washington — President Biden on Wednesday will speak on the nation's response to the coronavirus pandemic and vaccination efforts ahead of his deadline to have 70% of Americans adults receive at least one dose of their coronavirus vaccine by July 4.

A White House official said that in his remarks, Mr. Biden will deem June a "national month of action" to boost vaccinations by the upcoming holiday and outline an "all-of-America approach" to getting more shots in arms, including by tapping into national organizations, community- and faith-based partners, businesses, social media influencers, celebrities, athletes, colleges, young Americans and scores of volunteers.  The steps announced by the president "will make it even easier to get vaccinated, mobilize the country around vaccine outreach and education efforts, and incentivize vaccination," the official said.