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The Government of Joe Biden claimed the administration of 300 millions of COVID vaccines – in a period of 150 days , which according to the White House anticipates a summer of joy and freedom in the United States.
“The results are clear: the United States is beginning to look like the United States again, and it enters to a summer of joy and freedom, ”reads a fact sheet released this Friday by the Biden Administration in advance of the new White House announcement on the coronavirus vaccination program .
The document lists the efforts of federal authorities to expedite the delivery of dose supplies and the opening of spaces for immunizations, which has resulted in the lowest levels in cases, hospit alisations and deaths from coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic .
“Today, Thanks to the president’s strategy against COVID, the virus is in retreat. days, cases and deaths from COVID – 19 they have decreased by more than 90 percent, and the economy experiences the strongest rebound in decades “, reads the document.
The report also highlights that when the president took office, he did not there were enough supplies for all Americans and the states did not have spaces to allocate them. But, that the aggressive actions taken since January changed the landscape.
“This allowed the president to make all adults eligible for vaccination in mid- April – months earlier than expected – and placed the United States in a position to lead global vaccination efforts in the world, ”the report adds.
More Walk-In Vaccination Centers
In that context, the Biden Administration highlighted the increase in the number of vaccination centers where in some Americans could go without an appointment.
“Today, more than 81, 000 vaccination sites in communities across the country , and thousands of sites offering walk-in vaccination (walk-in ), it has never been easier to get vaccinated in the US, ”the statement added.
82 millions of doses of vaccines in pharmacies throughout the country
As part of that effort, the launch of the vaccination program that was extended to 39, 000 pharmacies has succeeded in managing 82 million doses.
“More than 75% of these pharmacies offer vaccination without making an appointment, and more than 5, 600 offer extended hours on Fridays during the month of June, including many of those that remain open 24 hours those days, “said the White House.
Another initiative that has facilitated the vaccination process in the US has been the establishment of 39 sites administered by the federal government in coordination with FEMA and other partners of the Armed Forces as well as state and local governments.
“More than 5.6 million doses have been administered at these sites,” detailed the Biden Administration.
There is still work to be done. do
In his speech scheduled for this Friday, Biden will celebrate the number of 300 million doses.
However, the above still does not reach the goal set by the president and his team so that the 70% of adults in the country received at least one dose for July 4.
That proportion now stands at 65%, without advancing too much daily, since the vaccination rate has slowed down in recent weeks.
In his speech, “the president will make it clear that there is more work to be done, and will highlight the work of his Administration to achieve greater equality.”
COVID Vaccination Figures – 19 In U.S.A.
According to the most up-to-date data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 90, 758, , 867, 860 received at least one dose.
CDC statistics also account for 377, 215, 060 of doses delivered and 314, 969, 386 administered until last night.
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