coronavirus vaccine initiative intended to ensure that any effective shots are fairly distributed around the world - but which may also allow them to buy more vaccines to stockpile for their own citizens.In a statement on Wednesday, the vaccines alliance Gavi reported that 75 countries have said they would join its new “Covax facility" along with another 90 low-income countries that hope to receive donated vaccines.
The Associated Press reported this week that the Gavi initiative may allow rich countries to reinforce their own coronavirus vaccine supplies while leaving fewer doses available for more vulnerable populations.When Gavi approached donor countries last month, it advertised the plan as an “insurance policy" for rich countries that.