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Biden Says U.S. Could Be 'Heading Toward Herd Immunity' by Summer - Published Jan 25, 2024
By: Sabrina Siddiqui
President Biden said Monday his target of administering 100 million Covid-19 vaccines in his first 100 days in office might rise to 150 million.
Addressing reporters at the White House, Mr. Biden said he was hopeful the U.S. could soon reach an average of 1.5 million vaccines per day, as opposed to the current pace of 1 million a day. He also said he was optimistic that by this spring, any American who wants a coronavirus vaccine should be able to get one.
“It’s going to be a logistical challenge that exceeds anything we've ever tried in this country, but I think we can do that,” Mr. Biden said. “I feel confident that by summer, we're going to be well on our way to heading toward herd immunity and increasing the access for people who aren't on the list, all the way going down to children.”
Last week, Mr. Biden signed a series of executive orders focused on tackling the pandemic and accelerating the pace of vaccine distribution. But some public-health experts have said his administration’s goal of 100 million vaccinations in 100 days was too low.
Mr. Biden said delivering on that promise will require boosting vaccine supply and the capacity of facilities where people can receive the shots. His plan would establish 100 federally supported vaccination centers and launch a national public awareness campaign to promote the importance of the vaccine. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will make vaccines available in local pharmacies beginning next month.
By: Sabrina Siddiqui
President Biden said Monday his target of administering 100 million Covid-19 vaccines in his first 100 days in office might rise to 150 million.
Addressing reporters at the White House, Mr. Biden said he was hopeful the U.S. could soon reach an average of 1.5 million vaccines per day, as opposed to the current pace of 1 million a day. He also said he was optimistic that by this spring, any American who wants a coronavirus vaccine should be able to get one.
“It’s going to be a logistical challenge that exceeds anything we've ever tried in this country, but I think we can do that,” Mr. Biden said. “I feel confident that by summer, we're going to be well on our way to heading toward herd immunity and increasing the access for people who aren't on the list, all the way going down to children.”
Last week, Mr. Biden signed a series of executive orders focused on tackling the pandemic and accelerating the pace of vaccine distribution. But some public-health experts have said his administration’s goal of 100 million vaccinations in 100 days was too low.
Mr. Biden said delivering on that promise will require boosting vaccine supply and the capacity of facilities where people can receive the shots. His plan would establish 100 federally supported vaccination centers and launch a national public awareness campaign to promote the importance of the vaccine. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will make vaccines available in local pharmacies beginning next month.