Huge vaccine divide threatens global economic recovery
Developing and emerging markets are, by and large, doing far less well
07 February 2021 - 00:05
The global economy's recovery risks being dampened or even derailed by the lag in coronavirus vaccinations for poorer nations relative to their wealthier peers.
Bloomberg's Vaccine Tracker shows 4.54-million doses were given on average across the world each day over the last week, but it is far from an even spread. The US and UK make up about 40% of the 119.8-million doses administered globally...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.