WHO approves Novavax COVID vaccine
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The World Health Organization has given emergency approval by U.S.-based Novavax and the Serum Institute of India
The Serum Institute is producing the Novavax-developed vaccine, and a big question is how much supply it can ship, and when. The vaccine was long anticipated to help increase global vaccine supplies, as the shots require only refrigerated storage, an appealing option for low-income countries compared to other vaccines that require very cold storage.
"This listing aims to increase access particularly in lower-income countries, 41 of which have still not been able to vaccinate 10% of their populations, while 98 countries have not reached 40%," said Dr. Mariangela Simao, WHO assistant-director general for access to medicines and health products. Simao was alluding to the vast inequity in access to vaccines between well-stocked rich countries and poorer ones that lack them.
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