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Media Briefing: Why Wealthy Countries Should Share COVID Vaccine for Their Own Good

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Dr. Gavin Yamey
Duke University Virtual Media Briefings

Wealthy countries are hoarding COVID-19 vaccine supplies, but focusing only on their own populations isn't in their best interests, says a Duke University global health expert.

Dr. Gavin Yamey will explain how wealthier nations' hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines could extend the pandemic for as much as seven more years, and cost the world economy trillions of dollars, during a video conference call for the media available for public viewing via YouTube.

Contact: Laura Brinn