Former Pres. Barack Obama has decided to 'significantly scale back' his 60th birthday party on Martha’s Vineyard due to the spread of the delta variant, according to a spokesperson. Hundreds of guests were expected to attend.
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"This outdoor event was planned months ago in accordance with all public health guidelines and with COVID safeguards in place. Due to the new spread of the delta variant over the past week, the President and Mrs. Obama have decided to significantly scale back the event to include only family and close friends," Hannah Hankins said."President Obama is appreciative of others sending their birthday wishes from afar and looks forward to seeing people soon.
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