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The director of WHO now says that a booster moratorium should be in force until 10% of the population in all countries is vaccinated. Israel had previously announced plans to give a third Pfizer dose to residents age 60 and up after an uptick in COVID cases. Above: Administering a booster on August 2 in Tel Aviv. Kobi Wolf/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption
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Why WHO Is Calling For A Moratorium On COVID Vaccine Boosters
August 4, 2021 • The director general is asking for a halt for at least two months. His hope is to use all available doses to vaccinate 10% of the population in every country by the end of September.
Why WHO Is Calling For A Moratorium On COVID Vaccine Boosters
A health care worker at a drive-through site prepares to administer a COVID-19 vaccine on July 26 in Miami. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption
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Last Week, 1 In 3 U.S. COVID Cases Were In Florida And Texas
August 3, 2021 • In the last week, 3 million Americans got their first vaccine shot. On Tuesday, the U.S. hit President Biden's July Fourth goal of 70% of adults receiving at least one shot.