Reidar K. Lie
Posts by Reidar K. Lie
- Bioethics Forum Essay
Global Allocation of Coronavirus Vaccines
Read the PostBioethics Forum EssayA Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech has received emergency authorization in the United States and has been authorized in the countries, and a vaccine by Moderna is likely to be authorized soon. In spite of this good news, at least for the first couple of years, Covid-19 vaccines will be a scarce resource. Because low-income countries are likely to lose out in the scramble to get access to them, there have been calls for global solidarity. While equitable allocation of vaccines around the world would be ideal, it is unrealistic as a near-term goal.Read the Post
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