Biden to Give $4 Billion to COVAX for Global COVID-19 Vaccine Effort

Biden to Give $4 Billion to COVAX for Global COVID-19 Vaccine Effort.

The president is expected to make the announcement during a virtual meeting of G7 leaders on Feb.

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The funds are intended to help 92 low- and middle-income countries gain access to COVID-19 vaccines.

An initial $2 billion contribution was appropriated by Congress in December.

An additional $2 billion will be pledged through 2021 and 2022.

This pandemic is not going to end unless we end it globally, Senior administration official, via statement.

A Biden official said the $4 billion contribution to COVAX, which is co-run by the World Health Organization.

Will not affect America's vaccination program