Problems have cropped up across the US, from supply shortages to wasted doses to long lines. Former President Donald Trump’s administration promised 20 million vaccinations by the end of 2020, but the US still hasn’t hit that mark more than three weeks into 2021, based on federal data. As part of his Covid-19 and vaccine plans, Biden has promised to do everything within the federal government’s power to boost vaccine supply and distribution.Ĭurrently, the US is lagging. The moves build on the executive actions Biden took last week. Officials also referred to other actions the administration is taking, such as using the Defense Production Act to get more syringes that can squeeze one more dose out of vaccines. And the feds will purchase 100 million doses of each of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, boosting the federal government’s total order from 400 million to 600 million - enough for 300 million Americans. The Department of Health and Human Services will also start providing estimates to states of how many vaccines they’re going to receive at least three weeks in advance, up from one week.
First, the administration will increase vaccine supply to states to at least 10 million a week, up from 8.6 million, starting next week. President Joe Biden on Tuesday will announce new efforts to boost Covid-19 vaccine supply and distribution - addressing what’s likely the biggest challenge his administration faces in its first few weeks.Īccording to senior administration officials, Biden will announce three major actions.
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