DEFINING NUMBERS FROM BIDEN’S 100 DAYS

US President Joe Biden's opening months in office have been a whirlwind of activity amid a raging pandemic and the push to revive the economy. Here’s a look at how he’s fared so far at the White House

2.67mn

Covid-19 vaccines administered daily during the past week, up from 1.5mn when he took office

677Average

daily Covid deaths in the last 7-day period, down from 4,380 on Jan 20 when he became president

161mn

Checks sent to people as part of the pandemic relief package 18,890

No. of children travelling alone who tried to cross the Mexico border in March - the highest figure since 2009

10

No. of mass killings the US witnessed in which at least 4 people died, excluding the attacker

50-52%

How much he’s pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2030

$1.9tn

Pandemic relief package that he says will help vaccinate the country and restore the 8.4mn jobs lost due to Covid-19

1.38mn

Jobs added during the his presidency through March

38%

Estimated fall in poverty among the Blacks due to the relief package

40

Executive orders he’s signed - the highest for any recent US president. His most recent order was slapping sanctions on Russia

2,500-3,500

No. of US troops in Afghanistan that he has promised to withdraw by Sept 11 this year

28%

Corporate tax rate he’s proposed, up from 21% during Trump era

“From checks in pockets to shots in arms, America is getting back on track. Now, we need your help sharing everything we’ve accomplished together. — KAMALA HARRIS, US Vice-Presiden