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BumRushDaShow

(127,315 posts)
Wed Aug 4, 2021, 10:23 AM Aug 2021

WHO calls for moratorium on Covid vaccine boosters at least through September

Last edited Thu Aug 5, 2021, 10:23 AM - Edit history (1)

Source: CNBC

The World Health Organization on Wednesday called for a moratorium on Covid-19 vaccine booster shots, citing vaccine inequity around the world. The agency said the moratorium should last at least two months, to give the world a chance to meet the director general’s goal of vaccinating 10% of the population of every country by the end of September.

“We need an urgent reversal from the majority of vaccines going to high income countries, to the majority going to low income countries,” said WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The moratorium is part of the Ghebreyesus’ plan to vaccinate 40% of the world by December, according to his senior advisor, Dr. Bruce Aylward.

“The big picture here is as a policy not to be moving forward with boosters until we get the whole world at a point where the older populations, people with comorbidities, people who are working at the frontlines, are all protected to the degree possible with vaccines,” Aylward said. The duration of the moratorium could be extended if vaccine rates in countries with low vaccination rates do not increase.

“Right now, if you look at how vaccines are being used globally, the uptake rate by high income countries, upper middle income countries, is absorbing too much of the global supply for the lowest income countries,” Aylward said.

Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/04/who-calls-for-moratorium-on-covid-vaccine-boosters-at-least-through-september.html



What I fear here is that just like the loons here in the U.S., you have loon heads of state who would either refuse, thwart, or knee-cap efforts for their nations to be vaccinated period.

And as it is, I don't think any boosters are even approved anywhere yet (at least not here in the U.S.).

AS A FURTHER NOTE AND UPDATE, I posted this below - https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1014&pid=2780565

From here (issued Tuesday) - https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/08/03/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-major-milestone-in-administrations-global-vaccination-efforts-more-than-100-million-u-s-covid-19-vaccine-doses-donated-and-shipped-abroad/

FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Major Milestone in Administration’s Global Vaccination Efforts: More Than 100 Million U.S. COVID-⁠19 Vaccine Doses Donated and Shipped Abroad

August 03, 2021


• Statements and Releases

Building off of last week’s announcement of additional actions that we are taking to stop the spread of the Delta variant and get more people vaccinated in the United States, President Biden will give an update on another critical piece of his strategy to end the COVID-19 pandemic: stopping the spread of the virus abroad. As one part of our strategy to do that, the President has promised that the United States will be an arsenal of vaccines for the world and is acting with the same urgency to combat the virus abroad as here at home. Today, the President will announce that the U.S. has now donated and shipped more than 110 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccines to more than 60 countries – a major milestone that cements the United States as the global leader in COVID-19 vaccine donations. According to the United Nations, this is more than the donations of all other countries combined and reflects the generosity of the American spirit.

In June, the President committed to donate at least 80 million vaccines from the U.S. supply to countries throughout the world, and he promised to continue to share as we are able. Today’s announcement is a fulfillment of his promise and a significant down payment on hundreds of millions of more doses that the U.S. will deliver in the coming weeks. The United States has been able to share these doses because of the aggressive action the President took when he came into office to secure enough vaccines for all Americans. The majority of these vaccines – made in the United States – were shipped through COVAX. The United States has also worked in close partnership with key regional partners, including the African Union and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

These more than 110 million doses – that are already saving lives around the world – are just the beginning of the Administration’s efforts to provide vaccines to the world. Starting at the end of this month, the Administration will begin shipping a half a billion Pfizer doses that the United States has pledged to purchase and donate to 100 low- income countries in need.

Biden Administration’s Approach to Sharing U.S. Vaccines: Our goals are to increase global COVID-19 vaccination coverage, prepare for surges and prioritize healthcare workers and other vulnerable populations based on public health data and acknowledged best practice, and help our neighbors and other countries in need. Importantly, the United States has not and will not use its vaccines to secure favors from other countries. Our aim is to save lives.

The Administration looks at a variety of factors, including COVID-19 case rates, death rates, and hospitalizations; current vaccination rates; responses to surges; and a country’s ability to receive vaccines and put shots into arms.

We will continue to work with COVAX, regional partners such as the African Union and CARICOM, and other partners to ensure these vaccines are delivered in a way that is equitable and follows the science and public health data. This is a unique moment in history, and it requires American leadership, science and ingenuity, perseverance, and we are demonstrating that we can deliver results for people around the world.

To date, the U.S. has donated COVID-19 vaccines as follows:

Afghanistan 3,300,000 | Malaysia 1,000,000
Argentina 3,500,000 | Mali 151,000
Bangladesh 5,500,000 | Mauritania 302,000
Benin 302,000 | Mexico 4,049,000
Bhutan 500,000 | Moldova 301,000
Bolivia 1,008,000 | Morocco 302,000
Brazil 3,000,000 | Mozambique 302,000
Burkina Faso 302,000 | Nepal 1,534,000
Cambodia 1,058,000 | Niger 316,000
Cameroon 303,000 | Nigeria 4,000,000
Canada 2,500,000 | Pakistan 5,500,000
CAR 302,000 | Panama 503,000
Colombia 6,000,000 | Paraguay 2,000,000
Costa Rica 500,000 | Peru 2,000,000
Djibouti 151,000 | Philippines 6,239,000
Ecuador 2,000,000 | PNG 302,000
El Salvador 3,000,000 | ROK 1,012,000
Eswatini 302,000 | Senegal 302,000
Ethiopia 1,664,000 | Somalia 302,000
Fiji 150,000 | South Africa 5,660,000
Gambia 302,000 | Sri Lanka 1,500,000
Georgia 503,000 | Sudan 604,000
Guatemala 4,500,000 | Taiwan 2,500,000
Guinea Bissau 302,000 | Tajikistan 1,500,000
Haiti 500,000 | Tanzania 1,058,000
Honduras 3,000,000 | Thailand 1,500,000
Indonesia 8,000,000 | Tunisia 1,000,000
Jordan 503,000 | Ukraine 2,000,000
Laos 1,000,000 | Uruguay 500,000
Lesotho 302,000 | Uzbekistan 3,000,000
Liberia 302,000 | Vietnam 5,000,000
Madagascar 302,000 | Zambia 302,000
Malawi 302,000 | Total 111,701,000


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COVID-19 Pandemic
US Has Shipped 110 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses to 65 Countries

By Steve Herman
August 03, 2021 09:57 PM


WHITE HOUSE - Calling it a major milestone, U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that the country has shipped more than 110 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to 65 nations that are among the hardest hit in the world.

"This is more than the donations of all 24 countries that donate any vaccine to other countries, including China and Russia," Biden said during remarks in the White House East Room. The president emphasized that Washington is making no demands for its donations of doses. "And there's no favoritism and no strings attached. We're doing this to save lives to end this pandemic," Biden said.

In response to a question from VOA on whether other high-income countries should follow the lead of the United States, the president replied: "I think those countries that have been able to cover their population and have the ability to provide either dollars and/or vaccines for the 100 or so net-poor nations that need help should do so."

Biden added that some Group of 7 countries, which made such pledges at their recent summit in England, have followed through. "We've kept the commitment that we would do what we said, which is more than all the rest of the countries combined this far," the president noted.

https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/us-has-shipped-110-million-covid-19-vaccine-doses-65-countries


And I expect WHO's "moratorium" statement was was directed to Germany (who has the largest population in Europe, where Germany's BioNTech partners with Pfizer for that vaccine), Israel (which has an AstraZeneca plant), and Britain (partner for the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine).
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WHO calls for moratorium on Covid vaccine boosters at least through September (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Aug 2021 OP
I read Israel's giving selected groups boosters. Igel Aug 2021 #1
Yep, I read that, too. geardaddy Aug 2021 #5
I didn't think people on Karma13612 Aug 2021 #26
Yes, they absolutely can geardaddy Aug 2021 #35
Very happy to hear that! Karma13612 Aug 2021 #38
Got my third Pfizer dose yesterday geardaddy Aug 2021 #39
Bravo!!!! Eom Karma13612 Aug 2021 #41
If you're a farmer, it's generally ok to each your own produce... brooklynite Aug 2021 #2
San Francisco WHITT Aug 2021 #3
this: orleans Aug 2021 #6
J&J was less efficient than Pfizer or Moderna even before delta. LisaL Aug 2021 #21
I'm so looking forward to a booster. BradBo Aug 2021 #4
What influence does the WHO really have? Steelrolled Aug 2021 #7
Yea, fuck that. We should all be getting 3rd shots rather than trying to reimpose mask mandates Tarc Aug 2021 #8
Ahh... you woke up after 10k BumRushDaShow Aug 2021 #11
Ah, that is neat, thanks Tarc Aug 2021 #17
EarlG recently started doing that daily milestones thread in the Lounge BumRushDaShow Aug 2021 #18
Holding back vaccines in the US or Israel won't help him achieve his goal. Renew Deal Aug 2021 #9
I think that's stupid. EndlessWire Aug 2021 #10
40% serves no public health purpose... JCMach1 Aug 2021 #12
40% helps protect those 40%, who are at greater risk muriel_volestrangler Aug 2021 #15
We are leading the world in infections right now. LisaL Aug 2021 #22
No, there are plenty of countries with higher infection rates now, and even more so for deaths muriel_volestrangler Aug 2021 #24
World production of vaccines is not unlimited muriel_volestrangler Aug 2021 #14
How is it going to help the world if elderly people in the US start getting infected and dying LisaL Aug 2021 #19
Because far fewer people in the rest of the world will die, instead muriel_volestrangler Aug 2021 #23
Sorry I disagree with WHO. Demsrule86 Aug 2021 #28
They are right. OneCrazyDiamond Aug 2021 #13
We have most daily infections in the world right now. LisaL Aug 2021 #20
The number of true daily infections is all but impossible to know with this virus. OneCrazyDiamond Aug 2021 #31
Happening in Israel; planned in Germany, France and Britain muriel_volestrangler Aug 2021 #16
In other words they are asking elected officials to commit political suicide. GulfCoast66 Aug 2021 #25
Bullshit. orangecrush Aug 2021 #27
Agree! Demsrule86 Aug 2021 #29
As part of COVAX (global inititive to pool/ship vaccines) the U.S. has sent 110 million doses BumRushDaShow Aug 2021 #30
Thank you orangecrush Aug 2021 #32
You are welcome and it certainly clarified for me! BumRushDaShow Aug 2021 #33
... orangecrush Aug 2021 #34
It was interesting to see how all of the first world counties, Steelrolled Aug 2021 #36
The WHO director can kiss my ass. roamer65 Aug 2021 #37
The ready availability of vaccines at every corner drugstore across America BlueIdaho Aug 2021 #40
Not just drugstores BumRushDaShow Aug 2021 #43
Yes! BlueIdaho Aug 2021 #44
President Biden said we can do both. We can provide millions of doses to less developed countries, totodeinhere Aug 2021 #42

Igel

(35,197 posts)
1. I read Israel's giving selected groups boosters.
Wed Aug 4, 2021, 10:32 AM
Aug 2021

On the other hand, this makes sense. The production facilities and supplies needed for making the booster shots would be the same facilities needed for making the billions of first and second doses needed elsewhere.

And while there may be heads of state that don't do much to promote vaccinations, it's not like we've hit that wall yet (as a population).

geardaddy

(24,924 posts)
5. Yep, I read that, too.
Wed Aug 4, 2021, 01:25 PM
Aug 2021

I also read that there was a study in France involving giving boosters to people on immunosuppressants.

geardaddy

(24,924 posts)
35. Yes, they absolutely can
Fri Aug 20, 2021, 10:45 AM
Aug 2021

and are encouraged to do so. I had my two shots in the spring. I'm now getting my booster next week.

Karma13612

(4,527 posts)
38. Very happy to hear that!
Fri Aug 20, 2021, 11:00 PM
Aug 2021

I got my 2nd Moderna dose in mid-March. So, I am eligible in Mid-November according to the recommendation of waiting 8 months.

Hope your booster is uneventful as far as symptoms!

brooklynite

(93,873 posts)
2. If you're a farmer, it's generally ok to each your own produce...
Wed Aug 4, 2021, 10:51 AM
Aug 2021

It’s not always practical to move all surplus production to markets with a dearth of supply.

WHITT

(2,868 posts)
3. San Francisco
Wed Aug 4, 2021, 12:35 PM
Aug 2021

Their health dept is greenlighting Pfizer or Moderna doses (which they are refraining from calling booster shots), for people who previously only got the one-dose J&J shot, as it's declining effectiveness has been dropping from a lower initial base level.

orleans

(33,987 posts)
6. this:
Wed Aug 4, 2021, 02:32 PM
Aug 2021

"Johnson & Johnson said in early July that data shows its vaccine provides immunity that lasts at least eight months, and it appears to provide adequate protection against the worrying Delta variant.

"A test-tube study later that month, which has not been peer reviewed, suggested that people who got the single-dose vaccine might benefit from a booster dose. The study found that being fully vaccinated with one of the mRNA vaccines provides people with a strong and broad response.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/03/health/san-francisco-supplemental-jj-covid-vaccine-booster/index.html

LisaL

(44,962 posts)
21. J&J was less efficient than Pfizer or Moderna even before delta.
Wed Aug 4, 2021, 06:30 PM
Aug 2021

While Pfizer and Moderna showed 94-95% efficacy, J&J showed 67%.
And that was before delta. There is no reason to believe J&J will be more efficient against delta than in clinical trials.

BradBo

(516 posts)
4. I'm so looking forward to a booster.
Wed Aug 4, 2021, 01:18 PM
Aug 2021

But I can wait if it means making sure the less fortunate get the vaccine first.
But it really is something to look forward to.
I had two friends whom are MAGAs get COVID.
Their so freaking dumb. Their extended family had a big party their pretty much all stupid MAGAs. They shared the COVID amongst themselves.
Their so dumb that they don’t understand you don’t want that virus to get a hold in your .

BumRushDaShow

(127,315 posts)
18. EarlG recently started doing that daily milestones thread in the Lounge
Wed Aug 4, 2021, 06:23 PM
Aug 2021

as a return to what they used to do back in the day. I'm not much of a Lounge Lizard but did see a mention of his doing that (it's an automated thing), which is pretty cool.

EndlessWire

(6,377 posts)
10. I think that's stupid.
Wed Aug 4, 2021, 03:49 PM
Aug 2021

He wants a moratorium for two months until he gets 40% of the world vaccinated? I am in favor of vaccinating every human on the planet. But, if it turns out that boosters are needed to keep people safe, then let's get that done. Push forward with the "vaccinate everyone plan," and let WHO set up the administration plans, if they can. This is like ripples in a pond. No one will be on the same ripple line, anyway. It isn't possible. And Covid will mutate again.

JCMach1

(27,544 posts)
12. 40% serves no public health purpose...
Wed Aug 4, 2021, 03:59 PM
Aug 2021

So basically, he is playing politics.

Boosters will basically be Covid vaccine 2.0.

It's not an either/or equation. And frankly, everyone will need the newer version.

muriel_volestrangler

(101,154 posts)
15. 40% helps protect those 40%, who are at greater risk
Wed Aug 4, 2021, 04:19 PM
Aug 2021

Yes, it is an either/or equation; the production of vaccines is not unlimited.

LisaL

(44,962 posts)
22. We are leading the world in infections right now.
Wed Aug 4, 2021, 06:32 PM
Aug 2021

By the way we made no plans for boosters, so seems unlikely we could possibly start getting them before September anyway.
Which in my opinion is stupid.

muriel_volestrangler

(101,154 posts)
14. World production of vaccines is not unlimited
Wed Aug 4, 2021, 04:18 PM
Aug 2021

so, yes, it will help the world, and his goal.

"Life is not fair" is no reason to never try to make it fairer. We all know that here. "And life is not fair" is not a valid argument.

LisaL

(44,962 posts)
19. How is it going to help the world if elderly people in the US start getting infected and dying
Wed Aug 4, 2021, 06:28 PM
Aug 2021

because their Pfizer wore off?

muriel_volestrangler

(101,154 posts)
23. Because far fewer people in the rest of the world will die, instead
Wed Aug 4, 2021, 06:46 PM
Aug 2021

You're also guessing that the Pfizer vaccine will "wear off"; it's a known fact that the first 2 doses have an excellent protective effect. Five birds in the hand are worth more than a bird in the bush.

OneCrazyDiamond

(2,029 posts)
13. They are right.
Wed Aug 4, 2021, 04:10 PM
Aug 2021

This is about equity. We could be 100% vaccinated and a less privileged country could breed a super variant that ruins us all.
At this point if the unvaccinated wanted it, they would have had it or can't have it. Let it go where it can help contain this crap.

LisaL

(44,962 posts)
20. We have most daily infections in the world right now.
Wed Aug 4, 2021, 06:29 PM
Aug 2021

Some of those are vaxxed. Since immunity wanes, booster is needed.

OneCrazyDiamond

(2,029 posts)
31. The number of true daily infections is all but impossible to know with this virus.
Thu Aug 5, 2021, 01:20 PM
Aug 2021

Without constant testing it is all guess (there have even been questions on testing efficacy). Assuming we do in fact have the highest daily infections, most of our adults have had at least 1 shot, and thus are extremely unlikely to be hospitalized or die. They can carry a large viral load, and not even know. Compare that to Vietnam where 1% is vaccinated. We should be shoring up the most vulnerable populations before using up the limited global supply.

As I recall the delta variant was first found in India when vaccinations were extremely low, still are really. Where will the next super variant come from? Will our 4th booster be effective before they can even get 1?

I will happily delay my 3rd shot so someone else can get their first now.

muriel_volestrangler

(101,154 posts)
16. Happening in Israel; planned in Germany, France and Britain
Wed Aug 4, 2021, 04:24 PM
Aug 2021
On Monday, Germany announced it would begin offering booster shots in September to the elderly, the immunocompromised and anyone who received a full regimen of the AstraZeneca or Johnson & Johnson shots, which may not be as highly protective as mRNA vaccines.
...
In France, those who were the first to receive the vaccine — residents of nursing homes, those over the age of 75 and people with severe health conditions — will be eligible for boosters in September, President Emmanuel Macron said last month.

In Britain, officials at the Department of Health and Social Care said they are preparing to offer booster shots in September but are awaiting guidance and confirmation from the country’s expert advisory panel. The booster program would ensure “millions” of people maintain protection “ahead of the winter and against new variants,” a spokesperson said.

Hungary — which has authorized a wider range of coronavirus vaccines than its neighbors, including formulations from Russia and China — is offering booster shots to everyone, regardless of age or health status, recommending people wait at least four months after their second dose.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/covid-booster-vaccines-europe/2021/08/03/dddf18f4-f45d-11eb-a636-18cac59a98dc_story.html

Spain and Italy are talking about it, too.

GulfCoast66

(11,949 posts)
25. In other words they are asking elected officials to commit political suicide.
Thu Aug 5, 2021, 12:45 AM
Aug 2021

An American president’s first job is to protect Americans. Same as Germany’s, France’s and every other.

orangecrush

(19,237 posts)
27. Bullshit.
Thu Aug 5, 2021, 09:24 AM
Aug 2021


A country takes care of it's own citizens first, especially in life or death situations.

If we don't take care of ourselves, we will be in no position to help others, which I am all for.

BumRushDaShow

(127,315 posts)
30. As part of COVAX (global inititive to pool/ship vaccines) the U.S. has sent 110 million doses
Thu Aug 5, 2021, 10:11 AM
Aug 2021

From here (issued Tuesday) - https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/08/03/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-major-milestone-in-administrations-global-vaccination-efforts-more-than-100-million-u-s-covid-19-vaccine-doses-donated-and-shipped-abroad/

FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Major Milestone in Administration’s Global Vaccination Efforts: More Than 100 Million U.S. COVID-⁠19 Vaccine Doses Donated and Shipped Abroad

August 03, 2021


• Statements and Releases

Building off of last week’s announcement of additional actions that we are taking to stop the spread of the Delta variant and get more people vaccinated in the United States, President Biden will give an update on another critical piece of his strategy to end the COVID-19 pandemic: stopping the spread of the virus abroad. As one part of our strategy to do that, the President has promised that the United States will be an arsenal of vaccines for the world and is acting with the same urgency to combat the virus abroad as here at home. Today, the President will announce that the U.S. has now donated and shipped more than 110 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccines to more than 60 countries – a major milestone that cements the United States as the global leader in COVID-19 vaccine donations. According to the United Nations, this is more than the donations of all other countries combined and reflects the generosity of the American spirit.

In June, the President committed to donate at least 80 million vaccines from the U.S. supply to countries throughout the world, and he promised to continue to share as we are able. Today’s announcement is a fulfillment of his promise and a significant down payment on hundreds of millions of more doses that the U.S. will deliver in the coming weeks. The United States has been able to share these doses because of the aggressive action the President took when he came into office to secure enough vaccines for all Americans. The majority of these vaccines – made in the United States – were shipped through COVAX. The United States has also worked in close partnership with key regional partners, including the African Union and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

These more than 110 million doses – that are already saving lives around the world – are just the beginning of the Administration’s efforts to provide vaccines to the world. Starting at the end of this month, the Administration will begin shipping a half a billion Pfizer doses that the United States has pledged to purchase and donate to 100 low- income countries in need.

Biden Administration’s Approach to Sharing U.S. Vaccines: Our goals are to increase global COVID-19 vaccination coverage, prepare for surges and prioritize healthcare workers and other vulnerable populations based on public health data and acknowledged best practice, and help our neighbors and other countries in need. Importantly, the United States has not and will not use its vaccines to secure favors from other countries. Our aim is to save lives.

The Administration looks at a variety of factors, including COVID-19 case rates, death rates, and hospitalizations; current vaccination rates; responses to surges; and a country’s ability to receive vaccines and put shots into arms.

We will continue to work with COVAX, regional partners such as the African Union and CARICOM, and other partners to ensure these vaccines are delivered in a way that is equitable and follows the science and public health data. This is a unique moment in history, and it requires American leadership, science and ingenuity, perseverance, and we are demonstrating that we can deliver results for people around the world.

To date, the U.S. has donated COVID-19 vaccines as follows:

Afghanistan 3,300,000 | Malaysia 1,000,000
Argentina 3,500,000 | Mali 151,000
Bangladesh 5,500,000 | Mauritania 302,000
Benin 302,000 | Mexico 4,049,000
Bhutan 500,000 | Moldova 301,000
Bolivia 1,008,000 | Morocco 302,000
Brazil 3,000,000 | Mozambique 302,000
Burkina Faso 302,000 | Nepal 1,534,000
Cambodia 1,058,000 | Niger 316,000
Cameroon 303,000 | Nigeria 4,000,000
Canada 2,500,000 | Pakistan 5,500,000
CAR 302,000 | Panama 503,000
Colombia 6,000,000 | Paraguay 2,000,000
Costa Rica 500,000 | Peru 2,000,000
Djibouti 151,000 | Philippines 6,239,000
Ecuador 2,000,000 | PNG 302,000
El Salvador 3,000,000 | ROK 1,012,000
Eswatini 302,000 | Senegal 302,000
Ethiopia 1,664,000 | Somalia 302,000
Fiji 150,000 | South Africa 5,660,000
Gambia 302,000 | Sri Lanka 1,500,000
Georgia 503,000 | Sudan 604,000
Guatemala 4,500,000 | Taiwan 2,500,000
Guinea Bissau 302,000 | Tajikistan 1,500,000
Haiti 500,000 | Tanzania 1,058,000
Honduras 3,000,000 | Thailand 1,500,000
Indonesia 8,000,000 | Tunisia 1,000,000
Jordan 503,000 | Ukraine 2,000,000
Laos 1,000,000 | Uruguay 500,000
Lesotho 302,000 | Uzbekistan 3,000,000
Liberia 302,000 | Vietnam 5,000,000
Madagascar 302,000 | Zambia 302,000
Malawi 302,000 | Total 111,701,000


###



COVID-19 Pandemic
US Has Shipped 110 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses to 65 Countries

By Steve Herman
August 03, 2021 09:57 PM


WHITE HOUSE - Calling it a major milestone, U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that the country has shipped more than 110 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to 65 nations that are among the hardest hit in the world.

"This is more than the donations of all 24 countries that donate any vaccine to other countries, including China and Russia," Biden said during remarks in the White House East Room. The president emphasized that Washington is making no demands for its donations of doses. "And there's no favoritism and no strings attached. We're doing this to save lives to end this pandemic," Biden said.

In response to a question from VOA on whether other high-income countries should follow the lead of the United States, the president replied: "I think those countries that have been able to cover their population and have the ability to provide either dollars and/or vaccines for the 100 or so net-poor nations that need help should do so."

Biden added that some Group of 7 countries, which made such pledges at their recent summit in England, have followed through. "We've kept the commitment that we would do what we said, which is more than all the rest of the countries combined this far," the president noted.

https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/us-has-shipped-110-million-covid-19-vaccine-doses-65-countries


So I am thinking that what WHO said was directed specifically to Germany, Israel, and Britain.

BumRushDaShow

(127,315 posts)
33. You are welcome and it certainly clarified for me!
Fri Aug 6, 2021, 10:23 AM
Aug 2021

I knew shipments were being planned and that latest WH announcement has the details of how much and to where!

 

Steelrolled

(2,022 posts)
36. It was interesting to see how all of the first world counties,
Fri Aug 20, 2021, 11:23 AM
Aug 2021

who like to think of themselves as so concerned about all the people of the world, behaved when they had something real at risk. It was a good refresher lesson in human behavior. Sorry, but we just want to stay alive.

BlueIdaho

(13,582 posts)
40. The ready availability of vaccines at every corner drugstore across America
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 10:47 PM
Aug 2021

And the general disinterest in creating barriers for those requesting shots tells me the WHO will not have an impact on American vaccine administration.

BumRushDaShow

(127,315 posts)
43. Not just drugstores
Wed Aug 25, 2021, 05:10 AM
Aug 2021

they have them at my local supermarkets too (those that have a pharmacy inside) and have signs by the entrances that normally hawked availability of the flu shot and now advertise the COVID-19 vaccines.

BlueIdaho

(13,582 posts)
44. Yes!
Wed Aug 25, 2021, 10:10 AM
Aug 2021

I didn’t want to belabor the point but we also have huge signs on our supermarkets too. Thanks for pointing that out.

totodeinhere

(13,037 posts)
42. President Biden said we can do both. We can provide millions of doses to less developed countries,
Wed Aug 25, 2021, 12:04 AM
Aug 2021

and we have. And at the same time we can fully vaccinate our population including giving out third booster shots when necessary.

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