covid_vaccine_eu_getty.jpg Europe is slower than Britain and the United States, not only to order vaccines last year from companies, but also in approving them. Photo: Getty ImagesEurope's rollout of vaccinations against Covid-19 is "unacceptably slow," the World Health Organisation's European head says, raising concern that delays in giving shots could prolong the pandemic as cases of variants spread. "The rollout of these vaccines is unacceptably slow," he said in a statement. Europe was slower than Britain and the United States, not only to order vaccines last year from companies but also in approving them. "Speeding up vaccination rollout is crucial."

Source: Otago Daily Times April 01, 2021 10:18 UTC