COVID-19 vaccine rollout urgent as new strains take hold
PARIS, FRANCE -- The spread of more infectious coronavirus strains in Britain and South Africa, with isolated cases of the U.K. variant appearing in dozens of countries, has made inoculating a maximum number of people as quickly as possible more urgent than ever, experts say. Here's a rundown on how the vaccination story is unfolding: HOW MANY VACCINES? Drugmakers worldwide defied predictions by finalising not just one vaccine in record time, but half a dozen. "To have multiple vaccines authorized before the end of 2020 is truly remarkable," said Richard Hatchett, CEO of the Coalition...