To date 189 countries have joined the COVAX programme, which is backed by the WHO and seeks to ensure equitable distribution of vaccines. The initial COVAX plan is to vaccinate the 20% of populations at highest risk, including health workers and people aged over 65. "So countries can start expecting doses toward the end of the first quarter of 2021. "But then the majority, the bulk of the tranches would probably start moving out in the second quarter of 2021." COVAX is co-led by the GAVI vaccines alliance, the WHO and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI).

Source: bd News24 December 04, 2020 19:30 UTC