Delay in vaccine grants to India not a hold-up on USA's side: White House

Updated : Aug 07, 2021 11:29
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Editorji News Desk

The White House on Monday reassured that the Joe Biden administration is eager to continue its partnership in assisting India to combat the Covid-19 pandemic

Speaking about the delay in vaccine grants to India, White House Spokesperson Jen Psaki said that the hold-up is not on the USA's end. She added that there are legal and regulatory issues that need to be worked. 

Also watch: WHO flags global vaccine inequality, says stop booster shots for Delta variant

While the US has shipped over 110 million vaccines to middle and low-income countries, India has been only allocated 7.5 million doses due to unresolved liability issues between the Indian government and vaccine manufacturers. 


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