US vaccinations plunge, endangering Biden's July 4th goal
President Biden is aiming to get 70 percent of U.S. adults at least one shot of vaccine by July 4.
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Joseph Guzman | June 7, 2021
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 63 percent of adults have received at least one shot of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
But according to a Washington Post analysis, the current average number of shots per day has sunk below 1 million despite all adults and children over age 12 now being eligible for the critical jab.
The Washington Post reports about 18 million adults need to receive a shot of vaccine by July 4 to meet Biden’s goal.
President Biden’s goal to administer at least one shot of the coronavirus vaccine to 70 percent of U.S. adults by Independence Day is hitting a snag as vaccination rates are lagging nationwide.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 63 percent of adults have received at least one shot of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine, while more than 52 percent have been fully vaccinated.
But according to a Washington Post analysis, the current average number of shots per day has sunk below 1 million despite all adults and children over age 12 now being eligible for the critical jab. That’s a significant drop from the peak of 3.4 million daily doses given in mid-April.
The Washington Post reports about 18 million adults need to receive a shot of vaccine by July 4 to meet Biden’s goal.
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