(NPR) Extreme Winter Weather Creates Backlog Of 6 Million Vaccine Doses

Extreme Winter Weather Creates Backlog Of 6 Million Vaccine Doses

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A sign at a vaccination site in Los Angeles reflects the holdup in vaccine distribution as a result of this week's storms. White House officials said Friday that the extreme weather delayed the shipment of some 6 million doses across the country.



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Extreme Winter Weather Creates Backlog Of 6 Million Vaccine Doses

The White House COVID-19 Response Team said Friday that while this week's storm affected deliveries to all 50 states, it is confident it can make up the backlog within the next week.