Biden said over 511,000 people had died of the disease in the United States, and it would take time until everyone eligible was vaccinated. "It is critical, critical, critical, critical, that they follow the science: Wash your hands, Hot water, Do it frequently. "Over time we believe Merck will be able to double the capacity of Johnson & Johnson," Slavitt said. Biden said on Tuesday the United States will have enough vaccine supply to inoculate all adults by May. J&J, Pfizer Inc, and Moderna Inc are contracted to deliver 700 million doses by mid-year between them.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 03, 2021 21:33 UTC