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Europe Has Finally Turned a Corner on Covid-19 Vaccinations

  • Pace has picked up rapidly after an embarrassingly slow start
  • J&J to resume vaccine deliveries to EU after regulatory review
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The European Union’s long-awaited Covid-19 shot surge is finally here, raising hopes the continent can bring the pandemic under control and reopen economies faster than expected.

The inflection point came this month, with Germany nearly doubling the pace of vaccinations after an increase in supplies and the decision to let general practitioners administer doses in their regular offices. France, Italy and Spain are following a similar trajectory.