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The Pandemic Is Still Global. Here's How Vaccination Is Going In Other Countries
The Pandemic Is Still Global. Here's How Vaccination Is Going In Other Countries
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13 minutes
Released:
Mar 11, 2021
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Podcast episode
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Less than 4% of Brazil's population has been vaccinated, and now a dangerous new variant has overwhelmed parts of the country's health care system. Duke University's Miguel Nicolelis tells NPR what it's like in Sao Paulo, where hospitals are turning patients away.Other countries are also struggling to contain the coronavirus, combat disinformation, and distribute vaccines. NPR international correspondents survey the obstacles: Diaa Hadid in Islamabad, Ruth Sherlock in Beirut and Julie McCarthy, who covers the Philippines. In participating regions, you'll also hear from local journalists about what's happening in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
Mar 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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