The United States will back a global plan to combat COVID-19 and get vaccines to poorer countries as part of a national strategy unveiled by President Joe Biden on Thursday, which includes pushing Congress for more funding for international efforts.
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The United States will back a global plan to combat Covid-19 and get vaccines to poorer countries as part of a national strategy unveiled by President Joe Biden
Swiss reactions to President Biden: A new day, but itâs still âAmerica firstâ
President Biden signed 17 executive orders immediately after taking office including rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement and halting the US exit from the World Health Organisation. Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved
Voices in the Swiss press welcomed signs that the United Statesâ newly inaugurated, even-toned President Joe Biden is restoring faith in diplomacy and collaboration, but noted that the superpowerâs policy remains about âAmerica firstâ.
This content was published on January 21, 2021 - 11:26
January 21, 2021 - 11:26
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The year 2020 has been marked by the new coronavirus. It started in China and spread with frightening speed across a globalised world. Vaccines may give hope for 2021 but we lack international rules for sharing research and benefits to help in this and the next pandemic. Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
The Geneva-based World Health Organization (WHO) plans to launch a new system for sharing scientific research samples in the fight against Covid-19. We explain how this could work and what obstacles must be overcome.
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