2021.08.27 19:57 GMT+8

Japan's 7-day average of new COVID-19 infections tops 20,000

Updated 2021.08.27 19:57 GMT+8
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Japan has suspended the use of 1.6 million doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, following reports of contaminants in some vials more than a week ago. That comes as the country is rushing to vaccinate its population. Authorities are also seeking to expand a state of emergency to cover nearly half of the country's 47 prefectures, after a surge in new cases.

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