U.S. To Buy, Share 500M More Pfizer Vaccine Doses

The Biden administration plans to purchase 500 million more Pfizer vaccine doses to donate to Kovacs, aiding poorer countries. While many in the US have received at least one dose, Africa and parts of South Asia lag behind. The US had previously pledged to share 80 million doses after facing accusations of hoarding. President Biden is set to announce a global vaccine strategy.

What is the purpose of the Biden administration purchasing 500 million doses from Pfizer?

• To sell to other countries

• To stockpile for future use

• To increase US vaccination rates

• To donate to Kovacs for global distribution

Which regions have significantly lower vaccination rates compared to the US?

• Europe and North America

• Africa and South Asia

• Middle East and Central Asia

• Australia and South America

How many doses had the US previously committed to sharing before the new purchase?

• 100 million

• 200 million

• 80 million

• 50 million

What accusation did wealthier countries, including the US, face regarding vaccines?

• Ignoring vaccine safety

• Hoarding vaccine doses

• Distributing expired vaccines

• Overpricing vaccines

What is the US president planning to announce related to vaccines?

• A new vaccine brand

• A global vaccine strategy

• A ban on vaccine exports

• A reduction in vaccine production