US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his administration’s National Vaccine Distribution Plan to quickly deliver any Covid-19 vaccine, at no cost, to all Americans.
In making the announcement, President Trump called the initiative “the largest, fastest and most advanced vaccine distribution effort in US history.”
With more than 6.8 million cases of coronavirus, the US is the worst affected country in the world, according to worldometers.
This is all you need to know about this plan.:
• The plan has been developed by the departments of Health and Human Services and Defense. According to him, states and localities must submit plans to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by October 16.
• Initially, there may be a limited supply of vaccines and the focus will be on protecting health workers, people from vulnerable groups and other essential employees.
• Patients will need two doses, to be administered 21 to 28 days apart. Also, the vaccine will have to be from the same drug manufacturer.
• The vaccine is expected to be administered rapidly, possibly within 24 hours of an emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• The vaccine will be delivered under Operation Warp Speed, an initiative by the White House to have millions of doses ready to ship upon receipt of the necessary approval.
(With contributions from the agency)
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