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Lots of talk about energy security – how about manufacturing security – https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9404901/Now-India-bans-AstraZeneca-exports-fresh-blow-Britains-supply-chain-woes.html

“India has banned exports of the AstraZeneca jab being made at the Serum Institute so it can use them for its own citizens, delaying a shipment of five million doses bound for the UK.”

“Insiders say AstraZeneca’s supplies can be made entirely in the UK and the five million-dose boost from India was not critical to meeting government targets, meaning the delivery from India may be a disappointment rather than a crisis.

But all of the country’s Pfizer doses are made in factories in Europe – the firm and its partner BioNTech have major facilities in Belgium and Germany – and international shipping is vital to make sure people get their second doses.

More than 12million Pfizer doses have already been sent to Britain and the NHS needs at least the same number again by June to make sure everyone gets their booster jab within three months, as promised by the government.

Medics have already stopped giving out the vaccine to first-time patients so it can prioritise all the Pfizer supplies – which are now in danger of grinding to a halt – for existing patients’ second doses. “

“Britain is totally reliant on deliveries from Belgium and Germany to be able to use Pfizer’s jab, whereas it makes AstraZeneca’s at home in England and Wales.

How badly would the UK’s vaccine drive suffer if the EU blocked exports?

If the European Union blocked all exports of coronavirus vaccines made on its turf, Britain could remain self-sufficient and still get jabs to the entire population.

If the European Union successfully stopped Pfizer and BioNTech shipping the vaccine to the UK in order to give the doses to its own citizens, Britain could be left without the second doses it has promised to millions of people.”

“AstraZeneca claims it can make two million doses per week in the UK to supply exclusively to the NHS.”

Israel is still the far away the most vaccinated place over 54% of per capita. US is faring decently at over 14%

Brazil leads death over 2K. US still strong at 1.5K

France and Germany showing signs of another wave. Brazil and India full blow issue still

NY leads confirmation and CA leads death

San Bernadino leads all counite sin death. LA 3rd place.

Confirmations continue to show up across the country. I wonder if vaccinated people who show up not feeling well get confirmed?