The COVID-19 situation in many EMs has improved markedly over the past month or so as new infections have fallen sharply and vaccine rollouts have gathered pace. That said, the recent surge in virus cases in Emerging Europe serves as reminder that the risk of renewed outbreaks lingers, particularly where vaccine coverage is low. Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa still look particularly vulnerable on this front.
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