Potential COVID-19 vaccine shortages slow down countries' vaccination efforts

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A health worker wearing a face mask holds a syringe with a dummy vaccine to a volunteer. Source: SIPA USA

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Countries around the world are racing to roll out vaccination drives against COVID-19, but potential shortages have left some countries thinking up new solutions.

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