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US on eve of ‘D-Day’ vaccine rollout as weary nation looks to turn tide against coronavirus – ABC News
With an Army General at the helm of a huge inoculation effort, the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in states on Monday morning (US time).
US officials say the first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in states on Monday morning (local time).
Key points:
- Initially, about 3 million doses will to be shipped nationwide
- The vaccine must be stored and shipped at about 70 degrees below zero
- Concerns that a shot was rushed out could undermine vaccination efforts
The Government on Friday gave the final go-ahead to the injections needed to end an outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.
Trucks will roll out on Sunday morning as shipping…
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