The United States has reportedly given millions of dollars in assistance, as well as millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses to more than 100 countries, according to a March 17 U.S. Department of State news release.
The U.S. has reportedly shared more than 500 million safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses, free of cost, to more than 110 countries and economies around the world – for the sole purpose of saving lives, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
“Since the start of the pandemic, we have provided nearly $20 billion in health, humanitarian, economic and development assistance to more than 120 countries, including rapid response support for urgent health needs and technical assistance to expand vaccine access,” Blinken said.
The expansion in Africa and Asia of regional COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing has been supported by the U.S.
“Today, we continue to work tirelessly with governments and international organizations, vaccine producers, NGOs, the private sector and others to deliver vaccines, get shots in arms, increase testing and treatment, support and protect healthcare workers and more,” he said.
The COVID-19 Global Action Plan provides a roadmap for international coordination, the new release reported.
“This work is critical because this pandemic is not over," Blinken said. "Many lives are still at risk globally as countries contend with Omicron and we face the possibility of new variants. The U.S. will continue to work with partners and communities at every level to save lives and better prepare for future pandemics."
