Bill Clinton and Bush join Obama in promise to take coronavirus vaccine publicly

Published December 3, 2020 2:54pm ET



Three former presidents say they would commit to taking the coronavirus vaccine publicly, hoping millions of others will follow their lead.

Bill Clinton and George W. Bush said they would take the vaccine, following Barack Obama’s comments that he would absolutely take it. Obama said he might get vaccinated on TV to help provide confidence in its safety, as some may be skeptical of its effectiveness or ability to prevent the coronavirus, which has infected more than 14 million people in the country.

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