WHO criticises global vaccine gap
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Booster shots in rich nations six times the number of primary doses in poor countries. Also: Tough restrictions come into force in the Netherlands after surge in cases; Japan to boost hospital bed capacity; and is the office Christmas party likely to be a superspreader event?
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