WHO Africa hopes for 'at least 20% of population' to be vaccinated

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WHO Africa hopes for 'at least 20% of population' to be vaccinated

The COVID-19 response team is hoping at least 20% of populations in Africa receive vaccines, "starting with the most vulnerable".

Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

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