More than 175 million Americans have gotten at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot and infection rates, as well as deaths, have decreased by more than 90%, according to Biden.
President Biden announced Friday that 300 million coronavirus shots have been administered in the United States in the last 150 days., which Biden had previously set as the goal to get 160 million Americans fully vaccinated and 70% to have received at least one shot.65% of American adults have received at least one shot, and 55% of adults are fully vaccinated.At least 70% of adults have gotten at least one shot in 15 states and Washington, D.C.
"On July 4, we're going to celebrate our independence from the virus as we celebrate [the] independence of our nation."Biden urged Americans who are not yet vaccinated to receive the vaccine, warning of the more infectious variant — known as B.1.617.2 — which is spreading throughout the country,
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