Last month I passed along worldwide vaccination statistics as compiled by the Bloomberg Vaccine Tracker. Vaccine distribution was beginning to ramp up in many countries. Statistics as of April 5, 2021, reveal that the number of people who are vaccinated on a daily basis continues to rise.
World Statistics
As of April 5, 2021, 673 million doses have been administered worldwide. The average number of vaccines administered daily is currently 16.2 million.
The color coding shows relative progress among countries. Go to the website and mouse over a country to see its statistics.
This is a big improvement from the situation at the end of February. At that time, only 279 million shots had been given and only 6.6 million doses were being administered per day.
United States Statistics
The United States has given the largest number of doses, but there is wide variation by state and by location within states. In the U.S., more Americans have received at least one dose than have tested positive for the virus since the pandemic began. So far, 167 million doses have been given. In the last week, an average of 3.05 million doses per day were administered.
Visit the website and scroll over any state to see its vaccination statistics.
When will life return to normal?
It takes a coordinated, global campaign to stop a pandemic. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious-disease official in the U.S., has said that vaccinating 70% to 85% of the U.S. population would enable a return to normalcy.
On a global scale, that’s a daunting level of vaccination. At the current pace of 16.2 million doses a day, it would take years to achieve a significant level of global immunity. The rate, however, is steadily increasing, and new vaccines by additional manufacturers are coming to market.
Final Thoughts
Many people I know have already had shots or are scheduled for them. These who await an opportunity to be vaccinated should be encouraged. The U.S. could reach herd immunity this summer, and large parts of the rest of the world potentially within a few months after that. A big unknown is the extent to which people refusing to be vaccinated will slow down the process.
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Pray for USA 🙏
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Light is at the end of the tunnel. Vaccines will bring herd immunity as long as people take them.
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let’s hope we reach herd immunity soon, and it works as expected…
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Both Jon and I have appointments for both before the wedding – we are so relieved!!
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Great news about your appointments! You will feel much better and safer. 😉😊
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so comprehensive and encouraging John!
I’m in Calif and they moved mine out even with my age and being a health professional.
Oh well, next week it is! 👏👏
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Good to hear that. Few if any undesired effects I hope. Planning any big trips?
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Fingers crossed!!! Maybe Cabo… we’ll see.. what about you?
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That’s right, Cabo. That would be a great birthday trip. Nothing big planned yet. I took a short trip that I’ll report on soon.
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my daughter still hasn’t connected and I have this place as it turns out which is heaven.
Honestly John, I’m inclined to go without her, 🤣
Oh can’t wait to hear!
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You should go once you get vaccinated!
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I agree and maybe alone! 💖💖💖🤗
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I bet there are lots of people who’d jump at the chance to go Cabo.
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Oh honey and deprive me from being alone? lol,…
Well, it would be me and my hubby!
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I hope you guys go and have a great time!
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You’re sweet.
We gotta move that travel industry right?!
This would be almost like traveling private
How do I pass it up?
Can’t!
Snoozers loose here!
💖😘
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Make sure to send your daughter photos of all of the fun stuff in Cabo 😄
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LMAO!
Gotta love and do!!!
“wish you were here”
hahahaha 💖🙏
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What a thoughtful mom🤣
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Here in Canada we are slow with our vaccine roll out. But now we are starting increase the amount of vaccines. I think with advanced technology we will decrease the virus.
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Vaccine delivery is accelerating in many places. Technology and effort will make the difference as you say.
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It’s nice to put this into perspective. Canada has been criticized for it’s slow vaccine roll-out, especially compared to the US, but looks like we’re about average. This isn’t necessarily a good thing, but all we can do is wait and hope.
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This is great news! However, I do hope that the U.S. government will agree to put freezes on vaccine patents to get vaccines out to poorer countries before the variants grow in strength and to get the majority of the world population vaccinated so that travel may continue. I also hope that the south can get their hands on some vaccines too, or that people see the vaccine’s importance and gain access to vaccination sites. Great post!
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At some point, there should be a review of the ethics of worldwide vaccine distribution. The US should provide vaccines to other countries when it begins to experience a surplus. Thanks for your comment. John
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well the easter weekend slowed the rollout. It’s at about 1.85 percent globally today of FULLY vaccinated. I dont know how India for example is possibly going to get to 70%. They have like 8 million fully vaccinated or something which is like .1 of the population. here we’re nearing a million but were supposed to be at 4 million at the end of march, and it’s slow and poorly managed which is frustrating because they have had long enough to prepare. i check the stats every day.
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In spite of the preparation time, things may pick up speed as people get the hang of the processes. I hope it goes well.
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Very good and interesting post. In my country we’ve only accomplished about 2% since 27 DEC 2020. Now the president of the government says that we will reach 70% in August and that the pace has accelerated substantially. I don’t know, right now it’s all words. In any event I enjoyed reading this post. Greetings my friend,
FBC.
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People are getting better at the manufacturing and distribution process and understanding the bureaucracies I think. In the next few months supplies will exceed demand in many Western countries. Best of luck in being vaccinated soon if you haven’t been already.
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Not yet, I’m still not in the age group, but thank you. And yes, you’re right, I think by autumn vaccines will be available at our pharmacies. All the best,
FBC.
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Hi, You should be able to open my posts and comments. There is no problem from my side that I see. Let me know if you see other strange messages from my site. Thanks.
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