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The US government, in collaboration with Kaiser Health News, has secured an additional 100 million doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, aiming to double the national supply. Pfizer is expected to deliver 70 million doses by June and 30 million more by July 31st, with an option for the government to purchase up to 400 million more doses. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar assures that there will be enough vaccines for every American by next summer. Additionally, the government will pay Merck up to $356 million for 60,000 to 100,000 doses of its COVID treatment, which is pending FDA emergency authorization. Merck plans to deliver 100,000 doses by June. Special thanks are given to Kaiser Health News and Newsies for their contributions.

How many additional doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is the Trump administration planning to purchase?

• 100 million

• 50 million

• 200 million

• 400 million

By when does Pfizer plan to deliver 70 million doses of the vaccine?

• End of August

• End of July

• End of May

• End of June

What assurance did Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar provide regarding the vaccine supply?

• Vaccinate every American by next spring

• Vaccinate every American by next fall

• Vaccinate every American by next summer

• Vaccinate every American by this winter

How much is the federal government paying Merck for its COVID-19 treatment doses?

• $256 million

• $356 million

• $456 million

• $556 million

What is the expected delivery timeline for Merck's COVID-19 treatment doses?

• By the end of May

• By the end of June

• By the end of July

• By the end of August