Apr 16, 2021 - Health

CDC: U.S. has administered over 200 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

Shawna Chen

Photo of a hand holding a vaccine shot — Photo: Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images

The U.S. has administered more than 202 million coronavirus vaccine doses since the start of its inoculation campaign, with nearly 4 million vaccinations reported on Friday alone, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Why it matters: The numbers indicate Biden is on track to fulfill his promise of 200 million vaccinations within his first 100 days in office. The president set a new goal late last month after it became clear the U.S. was outpacing his initial goal of 100 million doses.

By the numbers: 49.1% of U.S. adults have now received at least one dose.

64.6% of people in the country ages 65 and older are fully vaccinated.
38.5% of the total U.S. population has been vaccinated with at least one dose.

The big picture: Health officials continue to warn Americans to remain vigilant as dangerous coronavirus variants spread.

There are also growing signs that parts of the country may be close to meeting demand for the coronavirus vaccine — well before the U.S. has reached herd immunity.
The White House announced a $1.7 billion fund to combat variants on Friday. The money will go toward genomic sequencing and data collection, among other things.

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