Coronavirus Update: US To Begin Mass Vaccinations After Pfizer’s Historic Emergency Authorization
Plus: India To Examine Healthcare Access
Executive Summary
The first vaccinations are due to begin in the US, with the government extending its agreement with Moderna to bolster its vaccines supplies.
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