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COVID-19: The Danger of Vaccine Nationalism

As the world moves closer to a COVID-19 vaccine, rich countries have signed multiple deals with top vaccine makers to capture most of the supply. This threatens to keep poor nations unprotected against the pandemic even after an inoculation is discovered

Mudit Kapoor | Mohsin Shaikh | November 11, 2020 | Updated 21:35 IST
'Vaccine nationalism' could prove to be the biggest hindrance to inoculating the masses against COVID-19

Hopes are high that the world could have a vaccine for the novel coronavirus in near future, marking the beginning of the end for the global pandemic. But efforts to capture vaccine supply have already begun. Rich countries have booked more than half of the present vaccine capacity, leaving little for heavily populated poor nations.

This 'vaccine nationalism' could prove to be the biggest hindrance to inoculating the masses against COVID-19. This BusinessToday.in infographic looks at supply plans from top vaccine manufacturers, countries that are hoarding vaccine doses, and the expected cost of a COVID-19 vaccine.