Explainer: Why is India calling for IP rules around Covid vaccines to be waived? The World Trade Organization will meet again today to discuss the proposal. By Ian Curran Friday 30 Apr 2021, 6:30 AM 4 hours ago 13,637 Views 14 Comments A mess cremation of Covid-19 victims in New Delhi. Image: SIPA USA/PA Images A mess cremation of Covid-19 victims in New Delhi. Image: SIPA USA/PA Images AS VIRUS CASES and death tolls linked to Covid-19 continue to spiral in the global South, particularly in India, the World Trade Organization will meet today basis to discuss a proposal to waive intellectual property (IP) rules around vaccines.