Adar Poonawalla Says Vaccine Shortage To Continue For Few Months
Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla has stated that the vaccine shortage is likely to continue for the next few months. Currently, the company is producing 60-70 million doses of Covishield a month but eyeing to ramp up the capacity to 100 million doses per month by July. He stated that the production capacity was not upped earlier as authorities did not expect the second COVID-19 wave.
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Pope Francis: It Would be Sad if the Rich are Given Priority for the COVID-19 Vaccine
Pope Francis, addressing his virtual audience, stated that the COVID-19 vaccine should not be stocked up by rich nations, and the neediest people should be provided financial help. He said, "It would be sad if vaccine becomes the priority of this or that nation, if it is not universal and for everyone." He opined it would be a 'scandal' if the government distributes pandemic-related bailout money only to hand-picked industries.
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