This country just started giving unapproved coronavirus vaccines to the general public

[Yoni Heisler]

• China started administering an experimental coronavirus vaccine to people in the province of Zhejiang. The vaccine costs $60 and is only available to individuals aged 18-59.
• Whether the vaccine is effective or not, China has done an impressive job of preventing further coronavirus outbreaks in the country.
• In contrast, the coronavirus in the U.S. continues to spread at an alarming rate across most parts of the country.
• Russia has its own coronavirus vaccine, but there is no proof that it's actually effective, or even safe.

The grim reality is that the number of coronavirus infections is increasing at a rapid rate across most parts of the country. At one point this week, more than 35 states were experiencing a massive increase in new coronavirus cases. What's more, many states have also been experiencing a corresponding increase in coronavirus-related deaths and hospitalizations.

The U.S., however, is far from the only country trying to contend with a massive spike in new infections. Many countries across Europe -- including France, Germany, and the Netherlands -- are currently seeing a resurgence in new infections as well. The rate of new coronavirus cases is only poised to increase in the weeks ahead due to colder weather settling in. Aside from the fact that the coronavirus can be transmitted more readily in cooler and drier air environments, colder weather will also drive more people indoors where the virus can spread quite easily.

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