Watch Live: Biden speaks on COVID-19 response as CDC panel considers Pfizer vaccine for youth

Washington — President Biden on Wednesday will speak on the nation's response to the coronavirus pandemic and vaccination efforts in the U.S., shortly after a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory panel is expected to vote on recommending the use of Pfizer's vaccine for children ages 12 to 15. The Food and Drug Administration authorized emergency use of the vaccine for young people on Monday.

While vaccinations in the U.S. climbed over the past months, daily rates are now beginning to slow, with more than 263 million vaccine doses administered and 58.5% of adults receiving at least one shot. As more Americans get their shots and the number of new cases declining, states have rolled back restrictions designed to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.