Biden Says Goal of 100 Million COVID Shots to Americans Will Be Met by Friday

President Joe Biden speaks on the national vaccination efforts in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on March 18, 2021. JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images

President Joe Biden said Thursday that his administration’s goal of administering 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations to Americans in his first 100 days in office is on track to be surpassed as soon as Friday—six weeks ahead of schedule.

“I’m proud to announce that tomorrow, 58 days into our administration, we will have met my goal of administering 100 million shots to our fellow Americans. That’s weeks ahead of schedule,” Biden said at the White House Thursday afternoon.