This is how much work is left to vaccinate the world against COVID-19

Aug 3, 2021

A nurse prepares a dose of Moderna vaccine at a vaccination centre at the Dresden Fair, in Dresden, Germany, July 29, 2021. REUTERS/Matthias Rietschel - RC2BUO90NW2X

Low-income countries have been left behind in the vaccine race. Image: REUTERS/Matthias Rietschel

Joe Myers

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Share of people vaccinated against COVID-19 in selected countries

Share of people vaccinated against COVID-19 in selected countries. Image: Our World in Data

COVID-19 vaccine doses administered by country income group.

COVID-19 vaccine doses administered by country income group. Image: Our World in Data

COVID-19 vaccine doses administered by continent.

COVID-19 vaccine doses administered by continent. Image: Our World in Data

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