U.S. Falling Short Of COVID-19 Vaccination Goal

The US aimed for 20 million vaccinations by December's end but fell short, with only 2.6 million receiving their first shot. Challenges like snowstorms, storage issues, and inexperience contributed to the delay. Officials are working to improve the situation, expecting progress next month.

What was the initial vaccination target set for the US by the end of December?

• 20 million

• 15 million

• 25 million

• 10 million

How many people had received their first vaccination shot according to the CDC?

• 1.6 million

• 4.6 million

• 2.6 million

• 3.6 million

What did officials say about the vaccination numbers?

• They are not being tracked

• They are on target

• They are lower than expected

• They are higher than expected

What are some of the reasons officials gave for the delay in vaccinations?

• Public resistance

• Insufficient funding

• Snowstorms and storage issues

• Lack of vaccines

What additional factor did Slowy mention as contributing to the vaccination delay?

• Political issues

• Vaccine shortages

• General inexperience

• Lack of public interest