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Reactions to the US backing the waving of Covid vaccines intellectual property rights

If a waiver is adopted it could increase vaccine production around the world, but manufacturers say it may not have the desired effect.

The US has lent its support to a call by India and South Africa, among others, to waive intellectual property protections for coronavirus vaccines. The move could mean more production and better access for less wealthy countries. We get a reaction from India.

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  • Thu 6 May 2021 05:06GMT