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In the United States, where the outbreak has entered its deadliest phase so far and the death toll has risen to about 375,000, politicians and health officials have complained in recent days that there have been too many unused shots on the shelves at due to excessively rigid adhesion. to federal guidelines that place about 24 million health care workers and nursing home residents at the helm of the line.
Experts say up to 85% of the population will have to be inoculated to achieve “herd immunity” and beat the outbreak.
Many states respond by opening the line to others and increasing the pace of vaccinations, in some cases offering them 24-7.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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