Fact check: Why are there so many COVID vaccination breakthroughs?

 

The number of vaccination breakthroughs is increasing in many places — and this trend is likely to continue with the omicron variant. These factors have been pushed by anti-vaccine campaigns online.

African countries struggle to vaccinate against COVID-19 | COVID-19 Special

 

African countries have been struggling to get COVID vaccines. And when they do, not every shot is used. In May, Malawi and South Sudan had to destroy thousands of AstraZeneca doses after they expired. Vaccine hesitancy is common in many areas.

The great gap in vaccinations | COVID-19 Special

 

The global vaccination drive is happening at two speeds: Richer countries have plenty of funding and plentiful vaccine-doses. Poorer countries have neither. It could be years before some are fully-vaccinated. Recent setbacks with AstraZeneca and Johnson&Johnson, the most accessible vaccines, aren't helping.

New coronavirus wave hits most of US

 The United States has had the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. No other country in the world has been hit harder by the coronavirus. Despite its unprecedented vaccination program, infection numbers are still rising

Hungary reopens amid spike in COVID deaths | COVID-19 Special

Hungary has the highest number of people vaccinated in Europe and one of the highest COVID-related death rates worldwide, relative to its population. Healthcare workers say restrictions should've been in place sooner and should stay in place longer.
 

Germany set to go back into lockdown as vaccinations lag

 German Chancellor Angela Merkel says her country could again go into full lockdown if coronavirus case numbers continue to rise. A decision could come as soon as Monday. She was speaking after a virtual summit on the country's troubled vaccination program.

Milestone for NHS as 15m in UK receive first Covid vaccine

 The UK has passed a major milestone with more than 15 million people given their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

Covid deaths surge in Germany India starts vaccine drills

 Germany has seen a surge in COVID-19 deaths over the past month. More than half of all deaths in the entire pandemic were recorded in December. Calls are now growing louder for Germany to extend its current lockdown.