Photos show inside Joe Biden’s socially distant presidential campaign

• In his presidential campaign during the coronavirus pandemic, former Vice President Joe Biden has prioritized social distancing and adhering to health guidelines.
• By contrast, President Donald Trump has held large indoor rallies and campaign events with few coronavirus precautions.
• Biden has been critical of Trump’s approach at handling the coronavirus pandemic, and has vowed to take an entirely different response to keep Americans safe.
• These photos take a look inside Biden’s socially distant campaign strategy, which includes following the advice of health experts, wearing a mask in public, and maintaining social distance.
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Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has taken on a wildly different approach at campaigning through the coronavirus pandemic from President Donald Trump.

Rather than holding large, indoor rallies with few health precautions, the former vice president has made a point to maintain social distance, wear a mask in public, and limit the number of people he shares a room with.

Biden has been outwardly critical of Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic since March, and his campaign strategy showcases his desire to treat the pandemic differently from the Trump administration, namely, by following the guidance of public health experts and making an effort to limit the spread of the virus.

These photos show how Biden has centered his in-person campaigning around small, socially distant gatherings. This week, Biden will accept the Democratic nomination from Delaware at the party’s virtual convention.

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has been playing it safe.

Rather than holding large, indoor rallies, Biden has been campaigning in small, socially distant groups.

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When the former vice president holds press conferences, journalists have their own circles to maintain physical distance.

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During public appearances, Biden is seen wearing a mask and sitting at a distance from others.

In Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Biden held a campaign event outdoors, and was seated six feet away from others as he answered questions about healthcare.

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During that campaign event, only five citizens were in attendance.

Similarly, in Yeadon, Pennsylvania, Biden met with just a few citizens during a table discussion, in which people were spaced at a distance from one another.

This "less is more" technique falls in direct opposition to Trump's strategy, which has included holding indoor rallies in tightly packed spaces.

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During that same week, Trump held an indoor campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where his staffers reportedly removed labels encouraging social distance and the venue said they failed to provide a timely plan to keep people safe.

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Biden has repeatedly criticized Trump's coronavirus response and called his campaign strategy "dangerous."

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Here, the presidential hopeful is seen in a sparsely occupied church during a campaign event in Delaware.

Though fewer Americans have been able to listen to Biden speak in person, polls throughout the summer have shown his approval rating expand, as Trump's falls.

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In this photo, Biden is seen communicating with a young child as onlookers and the press maintain their distance.

Biden even put news conferences — aside from one-on-one interviews — on hold for three months, beginning in March. It wasn't until June 30 that he took questions in public from the media.

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"Wear a mask," Biden said at a campaign event, after criticizing Trump for not doing so. "It's not just about you [...] It's about keeping other people safe. It may be inconvenient. It may be uncomfortable. But it's the right thing to do as an American. Protect your coworkers and neighbors."

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Before giving a speech, staff members are seen disinfecting his microphone and podium.

One journalist for The New York Times reported getting her temperature taken by a staff member before a campaign event, and noting that nearly everyone in attendance wore a mask.

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Biden has targeted Trump for sending mixed signals, rejecting advice from public health officials, and for failing to take responsibility and lead the country through the pandemic.

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In his coronavirus response, he advocates for free nationwide testing and contact-tracing, social distancing, wearing masks in public, and amplifying the voices of public health experts.

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On July 23, the Biden campaign released "A Socially Distanced Conversation" with former President Barack Obama, where they discussed their concerns with Trump's response and how Biden could do it better.

After announcing his vice presidential pick was Sen. Kamala Harris of California, Biden appeared with her at an event in Delaware on August 12. They and their spouses wore masks.

Masked supporters cheered outside the venue in Delaware, and press inside were placed in socially distanced circles.

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The next day, Biden and Harris had a virtual briefing on the coronavirus pandemic from public health experts. Biden said he gets these briefings four times a week.

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This week, the Democratic National Convention, which was supposed to be held in Milwaukee, will be held virtually. Biden is scheduled to accept the party's nomination from Delaware on Thursday.

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