Biden receives first dose of COVID vaccine, stressing its safety
Mr. Biden joins a growing list of public officials who have shared their experiences getting inoculated against COVID-19 as part of efforts to build public trust in its safety.
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Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts.
Melissa graduated from the University of Florida in 2012 with a degree in journalism and is now based in Washington, D.C. She began her journalism career working as a general assignment reporter for the Alexandria Times in Alexandria, Virginia, where she covered an array of issues impacting the local community, including local politics, crime and education.
Before joining CBS News in 2019, Melissa covered the Supreme Court, the White House and business for the Washington Examiner. She has appeared on CNN, Fox News and MSNBC.
Mr. Biden joins a growing list of public officials who have shared their experiences getting inoculated against COVID-19 as part of efforts to build public trust in its safety.
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