chrisbonnie wrote: » I hate to admit it, but you need to look after your own house first.... Unfortunately..... But it seems the EU have naively thought we'd all help each other. Which in all honesty, that was never going to be the case.
is_that_so wrote: » Sure, but you're moving away from the grey areas when you're holding onto something you can't or may not use. I'd expect them to largely stick to their plan but they are likely to come under a lot more pressure. The EU approach is sound, the naivete was believing the spoofing of certain vaccine producers, one of which has never manufactured a vaccine before.
chrisbonnie wrote: » Hasn't stopped the brits from getting it though has it. Say what you like, whoever did the dealing the EU made a dogs dinner of it. It's not even up for debate.
chrisbonnie wrote: » Hasn't stopped the brits from getting it though has it. Say what you like, whoever did the dealing forg the EU made a dogs dinner of it. It's not even up for debate.
Danzy wrote: » The EU approach is sound, it's just way behind in vaccinating it's own and going to take vaccines off poor countries that the Brits and yanks are planning to offload when they are finished in May. While other major economies are vaccinating their way out of a spring wave, major economies in the EU are extending lockdowns and seeing cases rise. There is no shame in getting results, planning diligently. No shame in being eager to get the job done.
giveitholly wrote: » If the Russian government vaccine is approved by the EMA,roughly when will it be approved and if Ireland use it when do we expect deliveries of this vaccine
Sweet.Science wrote: » Will the AZ being pushed out 12 weeks between doses have an affect from the off ? Or has ii even been implemented here or just in discussions ?
Danzy wrote: » As soon as the man making it comes back from his holidays, production will resume. The Volume they produce is small, it needs to be made in factories across the world. Think it won't be a meaningful one in much of the world.
JTMan wrote: » Interesting NY Times report here entitled "Biden Takes First Tentative Steps to Address Global Vaccine Shortage". - Biden under pressure to play catch-up on “vaccine diplomacy”. - US partnering with Japan, India and Australia to expand global vaccine manufacturing capacity. - Biden administration committed to providing financial support to help Biological E, a major vaccine manufacturer in India, produce at least 1 billion doses. - The United States has fallen far behind China, India and Russia in the race to marshal coronavirus vaccines as an instrument of diplomacy. China and Russia are using vaccines to expand their spheres of influence. - Biden facing accusations of vaccine hoarding but Biden will not lift export ban right now. But Biden said “If we have a surplus, we’re going to share it with the rest of the world,”. - Biden to authorise purchase of 100 million more J&J shots. Sounds like the US will share surplus vaccines and lift the export ban when the time is right (May perhaps?). Hopefully the EU are playing vaccine diplomacy behind the scenes to prepare for this.
mandrake04 wrote: » Biden wont want China to supply pacific Islands like Indonesia and the Philippines and other developing nations with vaccines, China is already trying to influence and expand in the region so it makes political sense to throw American and western vaccines there first.
Melanchthon wrote: » Politically wouldn't it make sense for Biden to help sort Mexico and Latin America and maybe the Caribbean to keep democratic voters happy and sort Canada out too because of the border?
Sanjuro wrote: » After the fiasco that was the trump presidency, it would seem like a no brainer that the US could salvage some of their international reputation by taking the lead in an international vaccine program. I wouldn't be overly confident in it happening, however, as I think the problems with US international policy and leadership goes back way before the last administration.
Graces7 wrote: » I have family in Canada, near the border, and not a hint of any vaccine there yet; also it is going to be mandatory there.
mandrake04 wrote: » US just has to supply the vaccines and a bit of clout with the suppliers, other nations will do the rest.https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/australia-joins-us-vaccine-push-to-show-china-isn-t-only-game-in-town-20210306-p578c6.html
Sanjuro wrote: » Interesting. Really hope they do have a significant impact on rollout.
Klonker wrote: » It would help if they didn't stockpile a vaccine that hasn't even been approved yet there and that they'll probably never even use. I can't believe there's not more outrage about this. They're stockpiling AZ vaccines as a back UK plan, at least the UK are using all the vaccines they are getting.
ACitizenErased wrote: » Don’t expect the US to start sending overnight. The EMA would have to approve the factories. And going by how long they’re taking to approve the SII in India it’ll be a while.
chrisbonnie wrote: » That's a ridiculously xenophobic post. "when the guy comes back from his holidays" That's typical Western snobbyness on your part there. What makes you think the Russians can't produce something decent and on a large scale. Because of what the British or Americans tell you??
Van.Bosch wrote: » If I was AZ I would spin that angle, we can’t supply you because you havnt approved our factory.
Qrt wrote: » Fully aware every one person vaccinated is a step in the right direction, but can someone please explain why Boots floor staff (i.e. not on the pharmacy) are getting vaccinated but we still have all the vulnerable groups to burn through? I work in a supermarket, I do quite literally the same job as a regular Boots staff member in a much, much busier environment, yet I’m nearly at the bottom of the groupings...
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