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ECDC and EMA highlight considerations for additional and booster doses.

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To complement vaccination efforts, it is also crucial to continue applying measures such as physical distancing, hand and respiratory hygiene, and using face masks where needed, in particular in high-risk settings such as long-term care facilities or hospital wards with patients at risk of severe COVID-19.

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‘Warp Speed’ Officials Say U.S. COVID Vaccine Distribution Too Slow

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According to the Times , he said that health care facilities are still learning how to store the vaccines at super-low temperatures, and many states are setting aside doses for use at long-term care facilities, an effort that’s expected to take several months.

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