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As the world is preparing to battle the new variants of the novel coronavirus, the European Union countries will start vaccination drive from Sunday. Meanwhile, the Saudi Crown Prince joined the list of leaders who publically received a shot of the vaccine.

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EU Chief says vaccine delivered to all EU countries; vaccination drive to start tomorrow

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