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April 22, 2021

U.S. Vaccination Pace Slows as White House Hits Goal of 200 Million Doses in 100 Days
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The United States reported another 63,000 coronavirus cases and over 800
COVID deaths on Wednesday as the White House said it has reached a goal
of administering 200 million vaccine doses within President Biden's
first 100 days. The pace of U.S. vaccinations has begun to slow, with an
11% drop in a weekly rolling average. Polls show about one in four U.S.
residents might not get vaccinated. On Wednesday, President Biden urged
U.S. employers to provide paid time off for workers to receive vaccines
and time to recover from any side effects.


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