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America led the world in buying up the messenger RNA vaccines that have proven most effective against Covid-19. It’s now starting to lead the world in not using them.

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COVAX vaccine delivery targets face shortfall because of India's crisis

Mon, 2021-05-17 10:44 — mike kraft

India crisis hits COVAX delivery target COVAX, the global vaccine-sharing program, is expected to have a shortfall of 140 million doses as a result of the ongoing coronavirus crisis in India, according to UNICEF, a partner with COVAX. By <a href="/profiles/joshua-berlinger">Joshua Berlinger</a>, <a href="/profiles/brad-lendon">Brad Lendon</a>, Melissa Macaya, <a href="/profiles/melissa-mahtani">Melissa Mahtani</a>, <a href="/profiles/veronica-rocha">Veronica Rocha</a>, Livvy Doherty and <a href="/profiles/lauren-moorhouse">Lauren Said-Moorhouse</a>, CNN

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In Depth: Vaccinating the world against Covid--the complications and challenge

Sun, 2021-05-16 14:36 — mike kraft

In delivering vaccines, pharmaceutical companies aided by monumental government investments have given humanity a miraculous shot at liberation from the worst pandemic in a century.

But wealthy countries have captured an overwhelming share of the benefit. Only 0.3 percent of the vaccine doses administered globally have been given in the 29 poorest countries, home to about 9 percent of the world’s population.

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Indian government promises more vaccines; daily COVID-19 deaths stay above 4,000

Sun, 2021-05-16 13:17 — mike kraft

India promises more vaccines as daily COVID-19 deaths stay above 4,000 Some Indian states said on Sunday they would extend COVID-19 lockdowns to help contain the pandemic, which has killed more than 270,000 people in the country, as the federal government pledged to bolster vaccine supplies. Manas Mishra,Aishwarya Nair Reuters

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New mask guidance does not grant permission for widespread mask removal: CDC Director Walensky

Sun, 2021-05-16 12:03 — mike kraft

New mask guidance does not grant permission for widespread mask removal: Walensky Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director, appeared on ABC's "This Week." ABC News ABC News

New mask guidance for vaccinated individuals does not grant permission for widespread removal of masks, Centers of Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday.

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