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An average of 1.06 million doses were administered per day over the last week, according to a Bloomberg News tracker, as states expand eligibility to American seniors and get better at reaching people who want the vaccine. Congressional Republicans are poking Mr. Biden, saying former President Donald Trump put the Democrat in a position to meet his pledge from the start and that he should find ways to double his goal — particularly since a growing share of available shots will be devoted to second doses, instead of expanding the number of people receiving initial protection. The Biden team ...

Dummy's guide to how trade rules affects the access to COVID-19 vaccines There is an urgent need to clarify public interest and public health exceptions to TRIPS intellectual property rights. Jan 18, 2021 13:14:05 IST The race is on to secure vaccines that will protect people from COVID-19. But it’s already become apparent that there is gross inequality playing out in the procurement and distribution of the new drugs. One reason is intellectual property rights. The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is considering whether to temporarily waive certain rules about Trade-Related Aspects of Intell...

The WTO is considering whether to temporarily waive certain rules about Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), so as to allow more countries access to vaccines.

A waiver on some intellectual property rules at the WTO for COVID-19 vaccines would ensure more equitable access, but wouldn't solve all the problems facing developing countries.

It's already become apparent that there is gross inequality playing out in the procurement and distribution of the new drugs. Why is that?