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US' Biden To Announce 500mn Vaccine Donation At UNGA Side Event: RTRS

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US President Joe Biden is set to announce the donation of 500mn Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine doses to low and middle-income nations in a side event at the UN General Assembly later today, according to Reuters.

  • The move comes in response to accusations that the US has not done enough to ensure fair access to the vaccine in emerging markets.
  • The deal will see the US pay USD7/dose.

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