With the third vaccine, the US eyes deliveries of J&J vaccine on Tuesday with the aim of boosting the country’s vaccination drive. At least 96,402,490 vaccine doses have been distributed and at least 75,236,003 doses have been administered, according to CDC. At least 49,772,180 people have received one or more doses of the vaccine and at least 24,779,920 people have received two doses. Britain announced on Sunday that more than 20 million people had received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine. Read more: How India ensured steady supply of medical oxygen during Covid pandemicBritain on Sunday reported 6,095 new cases of Covid-19 and 144 new deaths.

Source: Hindustan Times March 01, 2021 10:03 UTC