President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to boost protections for abortion and contraception access.

Mr Biden has faced pressure from fellow Democrats to respond with bolder action after a recent Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v Wade.

It paved the way for individual US states to decide if and how to allow abortions.

The order includes measures to safeguard access to abortion medication.

It beefs up protection against potential penalties that women seeking abortion may face if they travel across state lines for the procedure, protects access to contraception, and takes steps to protect patient privacy.

The order directs Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to submit a report within 30 days on those efforts.