PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — The recent news that an effective coronavirus vaccine was developed by Pfizer and Moderna has sparked immense excitement and anticipation across the world. These vaccines could mean a long-awaited end to the past year of masks, lockdowns and social distancing. However, even if these vaccines are approved for the general public, they will not be immediately available for everybody. Shortage of doses raises further problems as well.
Denmark Twitter: Denmark bans flights from northern Italy as coronavirus infections rise to 156
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Prime minister Mette Frederiksen confirmed the measure on Tuesday as Denmark’s total number of coronavirus cases continued to rise.
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If the global supply is too low to guarantee a vaccination for everybody, experts worry that wealthier countries in Europe and North America will buy a majority of those available, and COVID-19 vaccines in developing countries will be few and far between, despite being desperately needed.
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