White House Says 18.5 Million Vaccines Distributed This Week

The White House announced the distribution of 18.5 million vaccine doses this week, a decrease from the previous week due to Johnson & Johnson's production delays. Nearly 16 million doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be allocated to states, with the remainder sent to pharmacies. Johnson & Johnson plans to resume shipments later in the month. President Biden is set to meet with Merck and Johnson & Johnson officials to discuss production strategies.

Why is the number of vaccine doses distributed this week less than the previous week?

• The distribution strategy has changed.

• There is a shortage of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.

• Johnson and Johnson does not have new doses ready.

• The demand for vaccines has decreased.

How many doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are being sent to states?

• 5 million

• 10 million

• 16 million

• 18.5 million

Where will the remaining doses, not sent to states, be distributed?

• Pharmacies

• Hospitals

• Clinics

• Schools

When will Johnson and Johnson resume their vaccine shipments?

• In two months

• Next month

• Later this month

• Next week

Who is President Biden meeting with to discuss vaccine production?

• State governors

• Pharmacy representatives

• Pfizer and Moderna officials

• Merck and Johnson and Johnson officials