Meanwhile:The European Union said it has hit its target of fully vaccinating 70% of adults against Covid-19 by the end of summer—albeit with wide variations between different countries—showing how the bloc’s vaccination campaign has gathered momentum after a slow start earlier in the year.
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The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, said Tuesday that more than 256 million people in the 27-member bloc have received two doses of vaccine, equivalent to 70% of the adult population. In the U.S., 63% of people 18 or over are fully vaccinated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The U.K. has fully vaccinated 77% of those aged 16 and over.
Americans Are Stocking Up on Toilet Paper Again (paywall)
The situation isn’t as dire as it was early in the pandemic, when panicked customers cleared shelves as they stockpiled large quantities of paper towels and toilet paper, according to industry data, manufacturers and retailers.
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Massachusetts-based grocery chain Roche Bros. Inc. has been struggling with securing a steady flow of toilet paper over the past month, said Arthur Ackles, the company’s vice president of merchandising and buying.
“Customers are asking a lot of questions,” said Mr. Ackles, who said Roche Bros. was notified of limits by P&G last week. Certain items have already been unavailable for a few days in recent weeks, and Mr. Ackles is worried that other disruptions could lead to panic buying.