COVID-19 deaths were initially higher in wealthier countries, perhaps because they tend to have older populations. "We will need about 10 to 12 billion doses this year if we want to inoculate every adult around the world. COVAX and the WHO are now calling on countries to donate their excess doses to help make up the shortfall. "The sooner we deal with the pandemic everywhere, the sooner the world returns to normalcy." Ikhuoria says he hopes the sentiment that began the pandemic can help end it: We are all in this together.

Source: CBC News June 09, 2021 07:52 UTC