This week President Biden delivered on his promise of administering 200 million COVID-19 shots ahead of his 100th day in office. Headlines made clear that President Biden hit this important milestone ahead of schedule, and as his administration continues to vaccinate Americans at a record pace, the country moves closer to putting this crisis behind it.
Read what the headlines are saying about this second historic achievement:
HEADLINE: “Biden Says Goal Of 200 Million COVID-19 Vaccinations In 100 Days Has Been Met.” [NPR, 4/21/21]
- “President Biden announced Wednesday that Americans have received 200 million COVID-19 vaccinations since he took office, double his initial goal of 100 million vaccinations in his first 100 days, and what he called ‘an incredible achievement for the nation.’ Biden, who will officially cross the 100-day mark next week, also announced the availability of tax credits to employers who give their workers paid leave to get a shot.” [NPR, 4/21/21]
HEADLINE: “’We did it’: Biden Celebrates U.S. Hitting Milestone of 200 Million Doses in His First 100 Days.” [NBC News, 4/21/21]
HEADLINE: “Biden: 200 Million Americans Have Been Vaccinated.” [Politico, 4/21/21]
HEADLINE: “Biden Announces 200 Million Vaccine Dose Goal Being Met Early.” [ABC News, 4/21/21]
- “President Joe Biden announced Wednesday his administration will meet the goal of 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered during his first 100 days by the end of the day, the 92nd of his administration…After reaching his initial goal of 100 million shots by Day 58, Biden subsequently doubled the goal. Biden’s total does not include 13 million doses which were administered at the end of the Trump administration.” [ABC News, 4/21/21]
HEADLINE: “Biden: US Has Topped 200 Million Vaccinations.” [WRAL, 4/21/21]
HEADLINE: “White House Offers New Tax Credit To Help Spur Vaccinations.” [Associated Press, 4/21/21]
HEADLINE: “Joe Biden Says Goal Reached of 200 Million Vaccine Doses, Announces Tax Credit for Businesses That Give Workers Time off To Get Shots.” [Deadline, 4/21/21]
HEADLINE: “Biden Deploys Tax Credits for Businesses To Encourage Paid Time off for Vaccinations, As Goal of 200 Million Shots Achieved.” [MarketWatch, 4/21/21]
HEADLINE: “‘Today We Did It’: Biden Celebrates 200-Million-Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine in His First 100 Days.” [WFLA, 4/21/21]
HEADLINE: “’We did it’: Biden Celebrates U.S. Hitting Milestone of 200 Million Doses in His First 100 Days.” [Yahoo News, 4/21/21]
HEADLINE: “Biden Calls For Businesses To Give Paid Time Off For Employees To Get Vaccinated As He Touts 200 Million Shots.” [CNN, 4/21/21]
HEADLINE: “Biden Touts Hitting Goal of Administering 200 Million Coronavirus Doses in First 100 Days.” [The Hill, 4/21/21]
- “President Biden on Wednesday announced his administration hit its target of administering 200 million coronavirus vaccine shots in his first 100 days in office. The Biden administration in December set a goal of 100 million shots in the president’s first 100 days, a goal that was accomplished last month. The administration then upped the target to 200 million when it became clear vaccinations were on pace to meet the goal.” [The Hill, 4/21/21]
HEADLINE: “Biden Calls For Paid Time Off For Vaccinations As U.S. Hits 200 Million Goal.” [Pennsylvania Capital-Star, 4/21/21]