Biden: 200 Million COVID-19 Vaccinations Have Been Given In 100 Days : NPR
200 Million COVID-19 Vaccinations Have Been Given In 100 Days : NPR
President Biden announced Wednesday that Americans have received 200 million COVID-19 vaccinations since he took office, double his initial goal of 100 million vaccinations in his first 100 days, and what he called "an incredible achievement for the nation."
Biden, who will officially cross the 100-day mark next week, also announced the availability of tax credits to employers who give their workers paid leave to get a shot.
"No working American should lose a single dollar from their paycheck because they are doing their patriotic duty to get vaccinated," Biden said. Biden Administration To Spend $1.7 Billion To Track Spread Of Coronavirus Variants Shots - Health News Biden Administration To Spend $1.7 Billion To Track Spread Of Coronavirus Variants
The tax credits for employers with fewer than 500 employees were part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan he signed into law last month.
The administration is calling for employers to incentivize employees to get their shots, including by giving them discounts and through product giveaways. The administration said that nearly a quarter of Americans who do not plan to get vaccinated say they would if they got paid leave, gift cards, cash bonuses or other incentives.
This is fantastic news for public health and America more generally.