The Group of Seven wealthy nations (G7) is expected to agree to donate 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses to poorer countries during its summit starting on Friday. Mr Johnson has already called on G7 leaders to commit to vaccinate the entire world by the end of 2022 and the group is expected to pledge 1 billion doses during its three-day summit in the English seaside resort of Carbis Bay. While scientists have brought vaccines to market at breakneck speeds, they say the pandemic will only end once all countries have been vaccinated. “The G7’s aim to provide 1 billion doses should be seen as an absolute minimum, and the timeframe needs to speed up,” said Lis Wallace at anti-poverty campaign group ONE. Charities have also said that logistical support will be needed to help administer large numbers of vaccines in poorer countries.

Source: The Irish Times June 11, 2021 06:20 UTC