Vaccine supply hinders expanding beyond goal of 100 million shots, Biden health official says

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On Saturday, the United States reported more than 1.3 million newly administered doses of coronavirus vaccine, and the tally was more than 1.1 million by late Sunday afternoon, marking the sixth day in a row the country has topped 1 million daily doses. The pace suggests the nation is on track to meet the Biden administration’s 100-day goal. The target was criticized by some who said it was unrealistic when Biden announced it in December, but it now seems less ambitious because of better manufacturing certainty and a ramped-up inoculation pace in the last days of the Trump administration.

Asked Thursday whether his vaccination goal should be higher, Biden was defensive. “When I announced it, you all said it’s not possible. Come on, give me a break, man. It’s a good start.”

Biden officials have since stressed that the figure of 100 million is just their starting point, not a final goal.