vaccine isn't effective against the South Africa coronavirus variant.South Africa has put its roll-out of the jab on hold after a study showed "disappointing" results against its mutant strain, which accounts for 90% of the country's new infections, according to scientists.A booster jab to help tackle the new strain is now being developed and could be ready by autumn.It comes as:– A new Scottish record for vaccines was set, with the number of initial jabs given in one day passing 50,000 for the first time.– The number of people in the UK who have received a first dose of a vaccine passed the 12 million mark, with jabs administered at a rate of almost 1,000 per minute during a one hour period over the weekend.– Migrants living in the UK.
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