Concerns have been raised over the potential for new variants to develop as millions remain unvaccinated.
) figures, 165.6 million people in the U.S. have been fully vaccinated. That accounts for around 49.9 percent of the total population.
Of the adult population aged over 18, 60.8 percent are fully vaccinated. More have had at least one dose, at more than 193 million. That accounts for 58.2 percent of the entire population. For adults, 70.4 percentAfter hitting the 70 percent milestone, Biden tweeted:"It's incredible progress, but we still have further to go. If you haven't already, get vaccinated. Let's defeat this virus once and for all.
In terms of having had the coronavirus, the CDC still recommends those who have been infected to get vaccinated, though this should be after recovering. The CDC suggests a longer wait in some circumstances such as if someone was treated with monoclonal antibodies.A Culver City Fire Department paramedic prepares a syringe with a dose of the Johnson and Johnson Janssen Covid-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic on August 5, 2021, in California.
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