ABC News (Australia) published this video item, entitled “‘It’s pathetic’ Poorer nations remain far less protected as vaccine inequity gap widens | ABC News” – below is their description.
COVAX has now delivered one billion doses but poorer nations remain far less protected than those in the developed world.
Less than 10 per cent of the African population is fully vaccinated, prompting concern new variants will continue to emerge.
Tim Costello is a spokesperson for the ‘End Covid For All’ campaign and he warns Australians will be at risk if wealthy nations don’t help other poorer nations get vaccinated.
ABC News (Australia) YouTube Channel
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