"A gradual approach is needed according to the epidemiological trend," he said. The premier also said that before thinking of waiving vaccine patents, "it is better to remove the US and UK export block, boost production and identify new sites also in poor countries". He also said "we must speed up on unblocking (vaccine) exports alongside the reflection on liberalizing patents". Draghi said he agreed with US President Joe Biden on the importance of waiving patents but stressed that research and development should not be de-incentivised. Draghi also said that "between the end of June and the start of July we will have vaccinated with at least one dose all the fragile and the over-60s".