On Thursday, a federal advisory panel has also recommended Pfizer’s vaccine for approval. It would trigger a nationwide operation to ship 3 million doses of the vaccine across the country if the FDA approves the drug. The UPS started shipping vaccine kits, which arrived at some hospitals on Thursday. These kits contain syringes, masks, and a diluting agent for the Pfizer vaccine, as it will be used to administer the drug. The recent clinical trials showed the Pfizer vaccine was around 95% effective for adults 18 to 64 and was just as effective for people of all ethnicities. Some groups including people with weak immune systems, individuals with severe allergic reactions, and pregnant women could be restricted from getting the shot.

It is noteworthy that the US recorded its highest single-day death count, with over 3,000. Nearly 300,000 Americans have died from the virus. The news came as the widespread Covid-19 has also infected more than 15 million Americans. The United States is focused on getting 40 million vaccine doses of both Pfizer and Moderna Inc. Some state officials have said they anticipate prioritizing people at greater risk of contracting the disease, including elderly people and healthcare workers. It is important that the White House has planned the vaccine must be given twice for full effectiveness by the end of the year.