By comparison, the United States has vaccinated around 4.5% of its population, and most European countries have vaccinated less than 2%. Johnson struck a careful tone about the vaccine rollout Friday, offering a reminder that a successful vaccine rollout alone couldn’t defeat the virus. Several leaders expressed frustration Thursday, and members of the European Union have urged the bloc’s authorities to accelerate vaccine deliveries. In Britain, Whitty said more vaccine and antiviral drugs would be rolled out later this year. “I don’t think this virus is going anywhere,” Whitty said.

Source: bd News24 January 23, 2021 00:56 UTC