Africa Vaccine Supplies To Rise After ‘Worst Pandemic Week Ever’
UNICEF Signs Delivery Deal For Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
Executive Summary
Despite an alarming surge in coronavirus cases across the African continent, there are hopes of a substantial rise in vaccine supplies in the coming months.
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