The United States hit a major milestone on Monday as 70% of adults now have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
According to White House COVID-19 Data Director Cyrus Shahpar, more than 468,000 doses were delivered Monday.
A person who has contracted the Alpha strain of COVID-19 will infect an average of 2 unvaccinated people, said CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, during a White House news briefing Monday. , COVID-19 is clearly not done with us,” Walensky said. “And so, our battle must last a little longer.” Despite the increase in cases, the COVID-19 Response Team did have positive news to report: The eight states with highest COVID-19 case rates have seen an average increase of 171% in the number of newly vaccinated people in the last 3 weeks.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
U.S. reaches 70% Covid vaccine milestone for adults about a month behind Biden's goalWhile the vaccine milestone is a significant achievement, it should be seen as a floor, rather than a ceiling, health experts say.
Leer más »
Nation hits 70 percent vaccination goal amid surging Delta variantWhite House Covid-19 Data Director Cyrus Shahpar said on Twitter that at least 70 percent of adults have at least one shot.
Leer más »
Podcast: To COVID shame or not to COVID shame?Coronavirus never exactly went away — but it’s back stronger than ever thanks to the Delta variant. But can shaming actually convince folks to finally take the shot? Especially when it’s communities of color?
Leer más »
US hits 70% vaccination rate -- a month late, amid a surgeThe U.S. on Monday finally reached President Joe Biden’s goal of getting at least one COVID-19 shot into 70% of American adults -- a month late and amid a fierce surge by the delta variant that is swamping hospitals and leading to new mask rules and mandatory vaccinations around the country.
Leer más »
US hits 70% vaccination rate as Delta variant swamps hospitalsUS finally reaches President Biden's goal of getting at least one Covid-19 shot in the arms of 70% of American adults, a month late and amid a fierce surge by Delta variant that first emerged in India.
Leer más »