COVID-19 Vaccines: Development, Distribution And Dosing

Highlights

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that as of Jan. 8, 2021, about 6.7 million people have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, far short of the prediction by the Trump Administration of 20 million by the end of December 2020.
• It is likely that the incoming Biden Administration's recently named COVID-19 response staff will recommend new policies based on its evaluation of distribution plans and the balance between federal and state response to maximize the vaccine distribution nationwide, especially to underserved populations and those most affected by the virus. Congress will likely legislate additional funding and policies as well.