Former FDA Director: "100 Million Vaccinations Expected by Early April"

'1 Billion Vaccinations Expected to be Achieved Ahead of 100 Days Before Inauguration'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] U.S. President Joe Biden's pledge to vaccinate 100 million people before his first 100 days in office is expected to be achieved earlier than the target date.

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Donald Trump administration, said in an interview with CNBC on the 10th (local time), "It looks like 100 million Americans will be vaccinated by early April."

Former Commissioner Gottlieb said, "The real issue is if vaccine demand decreases," adding, "We need to improve access to vaccines so that all Americans can get vaccinated." He also proposed expanding clinics where vaccines can be administered without prior appointments.

Regarding the recent guidelines issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for those who have completed vaccination, he criticized them as "premature measures." Former Commissioner Gottlieb said, "It is important to ensure safety before citizens return to their daily lives," and added, "The CDC's new guidelines could actually increase the risk of virus spread and delay the return to normal life."

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