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COVID-19 outbreaks diverge, booster shots rolled out

The past month has seen a growing divergence in COVID-19 outbreaks across the region, with cases still very low in Central Europe but surging in Israel and Turkey. Either way, it appears that restrictions will remain light touch and economic recoveries should stay on track. But studies showing that vaccine efficacy fades over time mean that booster shots look set to become the norm.

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