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The Latest: EU leader: Quarter of residents receive 1st shot

By The Associated Press undefined BRUSSELS — The president of the European Union's executive arm says a quarter of all EU residents have now received a first dose of coronavirus vaccine. After a slow start to its vaccination campaign, the European Union has sped up the pace of immunization as vaccine supplies in the 27-nation region increased in recent weeks. 'Vaccination is gaining speed across the EU: we have just passed 150 million vaccinations,' Ursula von der Leyen said in a message posted on Twitter. 'A quarter of all Europeans have had their first dose. We'll have enough doses for […]

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