The Vaccine Liberation Movement Gets a New Ally
Summary
The move pits policymakers against drug companies, as infections in India, South America and elsewhere spiral, highlighting the urgency of more widespread vaccination. Biden’s move would “undermine our global response to the pandemic and compromise safety,” said Stephen Ubl, the head of the PhRMA trade group. And Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization said, “Handing needy countries a recipe book without the ingredients, safeguards and sizable work force needed will not help people waiting for the vaccine.” There are major questions to consider: • None How long will it take for generic producers’ plants to get up and running? The issue is especially pertinent for the mRNA shots based on breakthrough technology: Pfizer says its treatment uses 280 components from 86 suppliers and highly specialized manufacturing equipment. Shares in the at-home fitness company fell nearly 15 percent after it suspended sales of the Tread and Tread+, after warnings about reports of injuries and the death of a young child.