President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced the federal government will buy 100 million more Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. “There is light at the end of this dark tunnel of this past year, but we cannot let our guard down now or assume victory is inevitable. Together we’re going to get through this pandemic and usher in a healthier and more hopeful future,” Biden said at a White House event alongside the CEOs of Johnson & Johnson and Merck. Merck is helping manufacture the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Along with about 600 million vaccines made by Pfizer and Moderna, the United States is expected to have more than enough doses of the vaccine for the eligible population, said Biden. “We need maximum flexibility. There’s always a chance we’ll encounter unexpected challenges,” Biden said, adding: “If we have a surplus, we’re going to share it with the rest of the world.” …
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