Coronavirus digest: Moderna chief warns omicron could dodge vaccines
By DW
04 December 2021 |
5:56 pm
The vaccine-maker's CEO says existing COVID-19 vaccines are unlikely to be as effective against omicron. Meanwhile, Japan detected its first case of the variant. Follow DW for the latest.
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