Over 50% of Adult Population in the U.S. Vaccinated Against COVID-19

More than 50% of U.S. citizens aged 18 and older have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

A person is considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving their second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccines, or the single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

“This is an important milestone for vaccination in our country,” said Andy Slavitt, senior advisor for COVID-19 response at the White House, during a press briefing.

According to him, at least 50% of the adult population has been fully vaccinated in 25 states and Washington, D.C. In nine states, at least 70% of adult residents have received both doses of the vaccine.

The vaccines used in the U.S. for COVID-19 injections are the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, which require two doses for immunity, as well as the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which is administered in a single dose.

Earlier, President Joe Biden announced the intention to give at least one dose to 70% of the adult population by Independence Day on July 4.

The U.S. remains a leader in the number of reported COVID-19 infections. According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 33 million cases have been registered during the pandemic, with over 590,000 fatalities due to the virus, as reported by Interfax.