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The federal government is launching a program to distribute COVID-19 vaccines directly to pharmacies, starting with 6,500 locations and eventually expanding to 40,000. This aims to increase vaccine accessibility. A study on AstraZeneca's vaccine shows it reduces virus transmission by 66% and is 76% effective after the first dose, supporting policies to delay the second dose to maximize initial coverage. The video concludes with thanks to Kaiser Health News.

What percentage reduction in transmission did the Astra Zeneca vaccine achieve according to the British health secretary?

What potential public health policy could be supported by the effectiveness of the first dose of the vaccine?