January 29 coronavirus news
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THE VIRUS OUTBREAK:
- The U.S. reports first case of South Africa virus variant found in South Carolina.
- More than 90 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will be produced in Japan.
- No respite for UK hospital workers facing record number of patients.
- EXPLAINER: Why it’s hard to make vaccines and boost supplies.
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