President Joe Biden said the COVID-19 pandemic was over in an interview with CBS News on Sunday, despite the US maintaining one of the highest death rates worldwide.

As they were walking, Pelley asked Biden: "Is the pandemic over?".

"The pandemic is over," Biden said, but acknowledged the virus is still a problem.

Gesturing to attendees who weren't wearing masks to support his point, Biden said "Everybody seems to be in pretty good shape.