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 major sign of progress in the American pursuit of vaccines mentioned in the text?

What was President Biden's administration's arrangement with Merck?

How many doses of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine were states receiving that week?

What concerns were raised about the vaccine rollout across the US?

What was the response of health officials regarding the lifting of restrictions in Texas?