President Promises Enough Vaccine By June As Merck Boosts Production

The transcript discusses the progress and challenges in the US COVID-19 vaccine distribution, highlighting the need for more vaccinators and the collaboration between Johnson & Johnson and Merck to boost vaccine production. It also addresses the slow vaccine rollout in various states and the international vaccine diplomacy efforts by China and the US.

What was the main reason for Merck's involvement in Johnson & Johnson's vaccine production?

• To test vaccine efficacy

• To develop a new vaccine

• To increase production capacity

• To compete with Johnson & Johnson

Which states were mentioned as having vaccinated only a small percentage of their population?

• New York and New Jersey

• California and Nevada

• Illinois and Texas

• Florida and Georgia

What action did Texas take regarding COVID-19 restrictions?

• Extended lockdown measures

• Closed all non-essential businesses

• Implemented stricter mask mandates

• Opened the state 100%

Which country received half a million vaccine doses from China?

• Argentina

• Venezuela

• Mexico

• Brazil

What was the U.S. response to Mexico's request for vaccine doses?

• Immediate approval

• No commitments or timeline given

• Rejection of the request

• Conditional acceptance