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Africa coronavirus vaccination program accelerates but still low

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A Kenyan man receives a dose of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine donated by Britain, at the Makongeni Estate in Nairobi.

A Kenyan man receives a dose of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine donated by Britain, at the Makongeni Estate in Nairobi. Source: AAP

It comes as Japan temporarily suspends the administration of the Moderna vaccine after contamination was found in vials.

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It comes as Japan temporarily suspends the administration of the Moderna vaccine after contamination was found in vials.

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