The U.S. has administered more than 202 million coronavirus vaccine doses since the start of its vaccination campaign, with nearly 4 million vaccinations reported Friday alone, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
Why it matters: The numbers indicate that Biden is on track to fulfill his promise of 200 vaccinations within his first 100 days in office. The president set a new target late last month after it became clear that the US exceeded its initial target of 100 million doses.
By the numbers: 49.1% of American adults have now received at least one dose.
- 64.6% people aged 65 years and older are fully vaccinated.
- 38.5% of the total U.S. population has been vaccinated with at least one dose.
The whole picture: Health officials continue to warn Americans to stay alert as dangerous coronavirus variants spread.
- There are also growing signs that parts of the country may be close to the demand for the coronavirus vaccine – long before the US reaches herd immunity.
- The White House on Friday announced a $ 1.7 billion fund to combat variants. The money goes to, among other things, genomic sequencing and data collection.