White House Commits $3B To Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Chain: Report

The U.S. will invest $3 billion in the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain within the coming weeks, White House coronavirus response coordinator Jeff Zients said Thursday.
The investment will allow manufacturers to add new production lines and facilities and fulfill President Biden's pledge to be the "arsenal of vaccines for the world," Zients said.
Zients also added that focus areas include lipids, bioreactor bags, tubing, needles, syringes, and personal protective equipment.
The White House has not yet selected specific companies to receive the funds.
U.S. demand for COVID-19 vaccines remains high as the White House prepares to begin offering a third booster shot to Americans later this month, pending a regulator go ahead.
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In June, Officials announced that the Biden Administration plans to invest more than $3.2 billion for COVID-19 antiviral medicines.
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