A massive winter storm has disrupted COVID-19 vaccine rollouts across all 50 U.S. states, delaying nearly 6 million doses and forcing appointment cancellations nationwide. The White House confirmed logistical challenges on Friday, citing road closures and power outages that stalled shipments for three consecutive days.
As delivery trucks remain stranded and vaccination sites struggle with limited supplies, health officials warn of temporary setbacks in achieving herd immunity goals. Meanwhile, daily COVID-19 cases hover above 3,000 nationally, with experts urging continued mask mandates and social distancing despite declining hospitalization rates.
Global leaders are responding to distribution challenges through G7 commitments to share surplus vaccines worldwide. While specific allocation plans remain under discussion, the initiative aims to address equity gaps in developing nations. Public health analysts emphasize that weather-related delays reinforce the need for diversified distribution networks as climate change intensifies extreme weather events.
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COVID-19: Storm impacts U.S. vaccinations,G7 promises to share surplus
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