South Africa coronavirus vaccination campaign underway after rocky start

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There were cheers and applause on Wednesday in Johannesburg, South Africa, where the country’s first coronavirus vaccines were administered after the country’s national rollout was halted after a complicated and disappointing start. And, the United Kingdom on Wednesday approved the world’s first coronavirus human challenge study. Also, Peter Gabriel has re-recorded his classic song “Biko” with help from musicians around the globe to continue raising awareness about racism.


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