The world was helplessly watching as the Covid-19 pandemic advanced unimpeded country after country in what would later be called "the first wave" of infections. First, its government decided very early on to spare no effort in acquiring a vaccine... any vaccine. CNNE medical contributor Doctor Elmer Huerta, a public health and Latin American health policy expert, says this multi-pronged strategy has been very successful. The key was that very early on Chile realized it was necessary to close multiple deals with vaccine makers. In Latin America, Chile is one of the best-positioned countries to do business and that has given it an advantage," Huerta said.

Source: The Nation February 19, 2021 19:09 UTC