vaccine
Vaccine nationalism threatens access to COVID-19 treatments
Gavi proposal gives rich countries first crack at enough vaccine to cover 20% of their population, then poorer countries are guaranteed the vaccine.
$300M committed to global COVID-19 fight, PM urged to spend $1.5B
Contribution includes $180 million to address humanitarian issues and $120 million for Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator.
Race for virus vaccine could leave some countries behind
Numerous rich countries have already ordered experimental shots and expect delivery even before vaccines are granted marketing approval.
Trudeau to join global COVID-19 vaccine fundraiser
Calls for fair access to ensure any new vaccine is distributed to poor countries.
As US, Europe reopen more, big nations see rising virus toll
Russia and Brazil now sit behind only the US in the number of reported cases, spiking from Mexico to India.
Halifax team to conduct first Canadian trials for possible COVID-19 vaccine
Will be building on work by a Chinese manufacturer that’s already conducting human clinical trials for the vaccine.
UN says 8 `top’ candidates for a COVID 19 vaccine exist
Accelerated effort is under way, helped by $8 billion pledged by leaders from 40 countries.
Trudeau takes part in EU’s COVID-19 virtual pledging conference
US a no-show, Britain’s envoy to Canada says the distribution of a new COVID-19 vaccine can’t be a competitive process.
Canadians divided over making COVID-19 vaccine mandatory: Poll
60% of respondents believe people should be required to get the vaccine once it’s ready, 40% think it should be voluntary.
Trade deal will frustrate quest for COVID-19 vaccine
Industry’s rapid response is a reminder to support and protect biopharmaceutical innovation.
Feds pour $1.1B into COVID-19 vaccine development, tracking of cases
Task force created to oversee blood-test surveys to see how widely the virus has spread in Canada.
Coronavirus vaccine test opens with 1st doses
Even if the research goes well, a vaccine would not be available for widespread use for 12 to 18 months.
Flu vaccine delays as season starts, manufacturing shortage blamed
Agency says 55% of the total vaccine order is currently available to be distributed across the country.
