U.S. increases vaccine supply amid variant fears
The White House said it is increasing vaccine supply to states to 13.5 million doses per week, a 57% increase, as fears of variants grow. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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The White House said it is increasing vaccine supply to states to 13.5 million doses per week, a 57% increase, as fears of variants grow. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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