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US to share AstraZeneca shots with other countries, pending approval for local use
The United States will begin sharing its entire stock of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines with the world once it clears federal safety reviews, with as many as 60 million doses expected to be available for export in the coming months.
Key points:
- US authorities are yet to approve the AstraZeneca vaccine for use, despite 10 million doses already being produced
- US President Joe Biden has spoken with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid a rapid surge in coronavirus cases in India
- Charities have praised the pledge to share vaccines, calling upon the US to dedicate even more shots to other countries
The move greatly expands on the Biden administration’s action last month to share about 4 million doses of the vaccine with Mexico and Canada.
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