COVID-19 cases rising at an alarming rate across Africa 

Across Africa, new daily cases of the coronavirus are rising at an alarming rate. Health care systems are already stretched to the limit, and delays in vaccine shipments are raising concerns throughout the continent. Host Carol Hills speaks with Dr. John Nkengasong, director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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