{"id":433512,"date":"2022-04-18T16:54:36","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T13:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/biden-admin-plans-state-dinner-as-large-gatherings-return-report\/"},"modified":"2022-04-18T16:54:36","modified_gmt":"2022-04-18T13:54:36","slug":"biden-admin-plans-state-dinner-as-large-gatherings-return-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/biden-admin-plans-state-dinner-as-large-gatherings-return-report\/","title":{"rendered":"#Biden admin plans state dinner as large gatherings return: report"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d3f7848a33\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d3f7848a33\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/biden-admin-plans-state-dinner-as-large-gatherings-return-report\/#%E2%80%9CBiden_admin_plans_state_dinner_as_large_gatherings_return_report%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Biden admin plans state dinner as large gatherings return: report&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CBiden_admin_plans_state_dinner_as_large_gatherings_return_report%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Biden admin plans state dinner as large gatherings return: report&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>The Biden Administration is planning its first state dinner as the COVID-19 pandemic winds down and large gatherings return to the White House, according to a new report.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Plans for the state dinner are underway, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2022\/04\/17\/politics\/white-house-easter-egg-roll-party-normalcy\/index.html\">CNN reported Sunday<\/a>. However, it remains unclear which world leader the dinner will be in honor of.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A second state dinner is likely to quickly follow the first, a former official familiar with the White House\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social<\/a> activities confirmed to the outlet.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It is unclear how many state dinners the administration ultimately plans to hold over the next few years, as it varies from president to president. <\/p>\n<p>Former President Donald Trump only held two state dinners during his administration, while former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush both held 13 throughout their eight years in office.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Elizabeth Alexander, first lady Jill Biden\u2019s communications director, would not confirm the planning of any such dinners but told CNN that Monday\u2019s Easter Egg Roll helps mark the start of the resumption of many large gatherings hosted by the administration.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-feat-image.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"A topiary bunny and other decorations are in place on the South Lawn.\" class=\"wp-image-21939073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-feat-image.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-feat-image.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-feat-image.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>roximately 30,000 people are expected to take part in the White House Easter Egg Roll.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Jonathan Ernst\/REUTERS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-01.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Kids roll eggs on the South Lawn of the White House.\" class=\"wp-image-21939056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-01.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-01.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-01.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Kids roll eggs on the South Lawn of the White House.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Andrew Harnik\/AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThe first family is looking forward to sharing the White House \u2013 with state dinners, celebrations, by commemorating parts of history that are coming up \u2013 events they haven\u2019t been able to host because of the seriousness of the pandemic,\u201d Alexander said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Approximately <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/statements-releases\/2022\/04\/15\/white-house-announces-theme-and-activities-for-the-2022-easter-egg-roll\/\">30,000 people are expected<\/a> to take part in Monday\u2019s Easter Egg Roll, nicknamed the \u201cEgg-ucation Roll,\u201d with many scoring tickets through an online public lottery.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Guests will be able to take part in the infamous egg roll, an egg hunt, talent show, as well as many other educational activities.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-08.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"President Joe Biden appears with first lady Jill Biden and the Easter Bunny on the Blue Room balcony.\" class=\"wp-image-21939079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-08.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-08.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-08.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>\u201cThe first family is looking forward to sharing the White House,\u201d first lady Jill Biden\u2019s communications director said.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Evan Vucci\/AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-04.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Decorations are in place on the South Lawn.\" class=\"wp-image-21939087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-04.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-04.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-04.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>This year\u2019s Easter Egg Roll is nicknamed the \u201cEgg-ucation Roll.\u201d<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Jonathan Ernst\/REUTERS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The event is a positive sign for those eager to lift coronavirus restrictions, despite a small uptick in coronavirus cases in Washington D.C. in recent weeks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this month, more than 70 people who attended the Gridiron dinner ultimately contracted the virus, including multiple members of Congress, journalists and administration officials.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Outside of the dinner on the Hill, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) tested positive for coronavirus, after being in close contact with President Biden, Vice President Harris and former President Barack Obama at various events.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-03.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"President Joe Biden\u2019s dog Commander stands near decorations on the South Lawn.\" class=\"wp-image-21939098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-03.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-03.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-03.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>First dog Commander stands near Easter decorations on the South Lawn.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Jonathan Ernst\/REUTERS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-06.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Decorations depicting U.S. President Joe Biden\u2019s dog Commander and the Resolute Desk.\" class=\"wp-image-21939118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-06.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-06.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/biden-admin-state-dinner-06.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Decorations for a photo op for guests depicting President Biden\u2019s dog Commander and the Resolute Desk.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Jonathan Ernst\/REUTERS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Biden was ultimately not declared a close contact, according to guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease and Prevention, and tested negative multiple times in the days that followed exposure.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As of Friday, the seven day moving average of new cases was 34,778, approximately 6,000 more average cases than the week before.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Currently, the BA.2 subvariant of COVID-19 makes up for the majority of cases in the United States 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