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"This is an absolute travesty, because we can prevent deaths. Think this pandemic is over? Think again."

The vaccine had good efficacy against infection and severe disease, but lower than with mRNA vaccines.

With 362,757 new cases and 3,285 new deaths, India is receiving oxygen, drugs, vaccine, and other key supplies.

India's daily cases topped 300,000, the only country besides the United States to hit that level.

Officials say masks, distancing, and other measures are needed to give vaccines a chance to succeed.

Also, UK advisors urge people younger than 30 to get a vaccine other than AstraZeneca when available.

Though Brazil has rightly received much attention, other South American nations are also reporting record activity.

Several countries have paused the vaccine while experts examine side effects.

Also, experts continue to assess reports of rare blood clot conditions tied to the AstraZeneca vaccine.

As a precaution, the Dutch health ministry announces a pause in vaccinating people younger than 60.