April 20, 2024
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Virus dampens holidays worldwide as vaccinations gather speed

Dover (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Thousands of truckers endured Christmas Eve stranded near a major British port, ensnared in the chaos unleashed by a new coronavirus strain, as Western countries speeded up mass vaccinations. China on Thursday became the latest country to suspend flights to and from the UK to contain the new strain that British officials believe spreads faster. Some of the thousands of lorry drivers stuck near the British port of Dover said they feared there was little chance of making it across the Channel in time for the holidays. “Home for Christmas? Forget it,” said Laurent B…

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