Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine received Emergency Authorization Approval (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In an effort to increase production, the Biden administration brokered a deal in which Merck would help manufacture J&J's vaccine.
- As a result of the approval and increased production of J&J's vaccine, along with continued production of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, President Biden announced on 01 March that the U.S. was on track to supply enough COVID-19 vaccines for every adult in the country by the end of May. Previous estimates put this date at the end of July. Emphasis will be placed on vaccinating teachers as quickly as possible.
- Nearly two million shots were administered on average in the last seven days. This compares with just over 1.7 million doses administered per day on average two weeks ago. So far, around 52 million people have received at least one vaccine dose.
- At current pace, 50% of the population will have been at least partially vaccinated by mid-June, with herd immunity, estimated around 70%, reached in late August. These projections do not take into account individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 and have some level of natural immunity.
- Texas and Mississippi have lifted all COVID-19 restrictions, including their statewide mask mandates. Businesses will be able to operate at 100% capacity from 10 March in Texas and 03 March in Mississippi. Masks are still required at airports and on flights.
For the latest United States case counts, click here.
Latest global updates:
- Internationally, Israel, the UAE, UK, Serbia, Chile, and Bahrain respectively have the highest vaccination rates. Israel has vaccinated over 93 percent of it's population while the UAE is at 63 percent.
- China's CanSino Biologics vaccine reportedly provides protection for up to two years. The initial dose protects for six months at which point a booster shot extends protection to two years.
- The European Commission announced that an EU-wide vaccine passport plan would be revealed sometime in March, possibly paving the way for increased travel between European states.
- Colombia became one of the first countries to receive vaccine doses through the UN-backed COVAX program. The program is expected to deliver 237 million doses to 142 lower-and-middle-income countries by the end of May.
- For the latest Global case counts, click here.
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