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05/18/21: Would waiving vaccine patents help end the pandemic?

05/18/21: Would waiving vaccine patents help end the pandemic?

FromCrain's Daily Gist


05/18/21: Would waiving vaccine patents help end the pandemic?

FromCrain's Daily Gist

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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
May 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Biden administration unexpectedly came out in favor of suspending patent protections for COVID-19 vaccines in a move meant to boost supply in countries hard-hit by the pandemic. Health care reporter Stephanie Goldberg joins host Amy Guth to talk about why the debate over intellectual property rights isn’t as simple as it seems.

Plus: A new congressional map surfaces in Springfield, Delta to require vaccines for new employees, Stellantis cuts shift at Illinois Jeep plant amid chip shortage and a WHO report says working long hours increases risk of death from heart disease and stroke.
Released:
May 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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