UK open to talks over vaccine waivers but is still sceptical
AstraZeneca says it has already shared its IP and know-how with dozens of partners for its Covid-19 vaccine
11 May 2021 - 16:42
London — Britain is open to talks with the US and other World Trade Organization (WTO) members on the issue of intellectual property (IP) waivers for Covid-19 vaccines, a government spokesperson said after pressure from charities to back US proposals.
Last week, US President Joe Biden threw his support behind waiving IP rights for Covid-19 vaccines...
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