Australia backs COVID-19 vaccine waiver

09-09-2021

Muireann Bolger

Australia backs COVID-19 vaccine waiver

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Australia will waive IP protections for COVID-19 vaccines to enable more cost-effective copycat versions to be manufactured in developing countries, in the wake of mounting pressure from human rights groups and governments worldwide.


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