The U.S. initiated its COVID-19 vaccination campaign on December 13, 2020. While it has successfully administered over 2 million doses, surpassing any other nation, it is far from the ambitious target of vaccinating 20 million individuals by the year’s end. With just two days left in December, achieving this goal seems increasingly unrealistic, making the catchy slogan “20 by 2020” feel more like a marketing gimmick than a genuine promise.
As per the CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine tracker, nearly 11.4 million doses have been distributed to various states, yet only about 2.1 million people have received their vaccinations. This figure is significantly below the goal set by Operation Warp Speed. Interestingly, Operation Warp Speed has stated that it never explicitly promised to vaccinate 20 million people but aimed to deliver enough doses to cover that number by year’s end. However, with nearly 12 million doses distributed, they have yet to fulfill even that commitment.
General Alex Carter, the chief operational officer of Operation Warp Speed, recently expressed confidence in providing states with 20 million doses by the end of the year but later indicated that the remaining doses would be available by early January. He acknowledged the slow rollout and attributed the delays to misunderstandings regarding the necessary steps for vaccine clearance, including a two-day inspection by the FDA, which has hindered the distribution process.
Many healthcare workers, who were prioritized for the vaccine, have taken to social media to share their frustrations about not being vaccinated yet or having appointments pushed into January.
Dr. Emily Johnson, a White House coronavirus advisor, commented on the situation, stating that the current vaccination rate is below expectations. However, she remains hopeful that the pace will pick up in January. “We anticipate seeing an increase in momentum that could help us align with the projected schedule we discussed a month or two ago,” she said.
Given the current circumstances, predicting when the general public will have access to the vaccine ranges from February to as late as October 2021. It may be wise to manage expectations and remain flexible regarding when local pharmacies will begin offering the vaccine.
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In summary, the U.S. is falling short of its vaccination goals, having only administered a fraction of the intended doses. As we transition into January, officials remain optimistic that the pace will increase, but uncertainty still looms regarding the timeline for the general public’s access to the vaccine.