New Zealand has joined a global facility to ensure Kiwis are not left trailing in the race for a Covid-19 vaccine. READ MORE:* Coronavirus: WHO chief delivers stark warning as global rate of infection soars* Coronavirus: $37m pumped into Covid-19 vaccine search but Dr Ashley Bloomfield warns public should not expect soon* Coronavirus: Covid-19 vaccine 'long way' off, NZ could be bottom of list“This way we can spread the risk, and keep our options open,” Peters said. Sakchai Lalit/AP New Zealand has joined a global alliance that allows countries to share risk with other participating countries by co-investing in a range of Covid-17 vaccine candidates. “If and when a safe, effective Covid-19 vaccine is developed, global demand will initially outstrip supply,” Peters said. Hagen Hopkins/Getty-Images Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says “If and when a safe, effective Covid-19 vaccine is developed, global demand will initially outstrip supply”.

Source: Stuff July 02, 2020 05:20 UTC