WASHINGTON - The U.S. is expected to hit a critical milestone in the fight against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday: 200 million U.S.
adults are expected to have received at least one one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, White House COVID-19 Response Team and public health officials said during a press briefing on Tuesday. "Our top priority remains first and second shots.
Overall, more than three out of four eligible Americans — those Americans 12 and older — have gotten at least their first shot," said Jeffrey Zients, the White House COVID-19 coordinator.RELATED: These companies are requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations"Importantly, 94 percent of seniors — those 65 and older — have at least one shot.