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Washington (AFP) – The United States is set to become the latest country to widen Covid booster eligibility beyond the immunocompromised, elderly and high risk. Many scientists tracking the data believe it’s the right time for the move — though some have expressed misgivings, since the original vaccines are still holding up well against severe disease and death among the general population. Why now? – Boosters have been a contentious issue for medical experts. An independent panel advising the Food and Drug Administration in September initially voted against having boosters available for e…