Local vaccine manufacturing may be critical for lower-income countriesNot all of the less wealthy nations will face severe shortages. China, which has the third-biggest vaccine manufacturing capacity in the world, has indicated that it intends to make its vaccines available to developing countries. The country secured an agreement in August for 20 million doses, with an option for an additional 36 million. Pfizer initially said it would produce 100 million doses by the end of this year, only to cut that number in half. Rich countries, which may well end up with more doses than they need, are also being asked to donate vaccines.

Source: bd News24 December 15, 2020 19:06 UTC