WHO Warns Against “Vaccine Nationalism” After China Joins Russia In Claiming To Have Effective COVID Vax

Courthouse News reports:

The World Health Organization warned against “vaccine nationalism” on Tuesday at a moment when the race to vaccinate world populations against the novel coronavirus is entering a new combative phase after China joined Russia in declaring it has developed a vaccine against the virus.

The dual announcements by Russia and China, adversaries to the U.S. and its allies, adds pressure on others to move even faster to develop their own vaccines, despite warnings from experts against cutting corners. Seven vaccines are at advanced clinical trials, according to the WHO.

The United Nations health agency has not endorsed any vaccine yet as safe and efficient. Medical experts in the United States and Europe are casting doubt about the claims by China and Russia, saying their vaccines have not been properly vetted.