See the European Union has spent hundreds of millions of euros in advance even before approval from the European Medicines Agency so that a vaccine can be produced so the moment it is approved it is there to be vaccinators so but thats also part of the problem astras is supplying vaccine to the United Kingdom isnt it. Exactly and the argument of the European Commission is that stress anika is a close call company that is producing not only in the e. U. But also in the u. K. Also in india and that supply chain problems must then affect all those countries that are buying vaccines and europe is the biggest customer and it cant be that its just europe that is carrying the burden just because the supply chain problem appears to be in a belgian factory but both are strong and the e. U. Have said its states in the contract that they respectively were right and now the redacted version of the contract that you have in front of you still doesnt shed any light on the core issues here why do you
Saying rich nations need to show solidarity towards the global south face the consequences. Plus the game stop friends ends the week with fuel thats outrage on small investors also on line growth has restricted the buying of the companys shares so what will happen next in this wild ride on wall street. Has welcome to the show the president of the year European Commission also a fund a line has urged Pharma Company astra zeneca to stick by its commitments to supply the e. U. With its covert 900. 00 vaccine comments come after the british swedish firm said it was cutting the number of doses for the e. U. By 60 percent because of production problems. The drugmaker also said it was not contractually obliged to deliver on the line said the contract is quote Crystal Clear the controversy comes as the bloc faces pressure with many countries countries failing to meet their vaccination targets. Other w. s correspondent mark martins joins us now from brussels hes following this ongoing story the
The language in which he rejected this case was extremely surprising, extremely harsh, and extremely critical of the attempt to reverse the election result. The u. S. Health officials are urging people not to travel for thanksgiving holidays that says the country supposes 12000000 cases. European countries are also moving to curb soaring infections with portugal banning Domestic Travel ahead of the holiday season. Iran too, is struggling to contain a 3rd wave of krona virus infections. Authorities are closing most businesses and clamping down on travel, which we may just cities that contain the spread. And the pandemic is also dominating the virtual g. 20 summit hosted by saudi arabia. Leaders of the worlds 20 biggest economies are expected to pledge support to help pay for the distribution of vaccines at medicines and tests. While they discussed tackling the crisis, the us president was out playing golf. The virus has killed over 250000, people in the u. S. More than in any other coun
Retreat from it. Once again, sit at the head of the table, ready to confront our adversaries, and not reject our allies ready to stand up for our values. In a brief white house appearance, u. S. President , donald trump has taken credit for a record day in the markets. The dow jones index reached a historic high on tuesday following the transition developments and progress on the coronavirus vaccines. Hong kongs chief executive kerry land says her urgent priority is to restore the territorys political system from chaos in her annual policy address. She also said the government would begin a Public Education programme to enhance understanding of the rule of law. Ethiopias government claims that falls into grey have begun to surrender. Theyve been given until wednesday to lay down their arms. But to graze. Leaders are denying the claims and say theyve destroyed a government division. At least 4 people have died and more than a dozen are missing. After a boat carrying migrants capsized of
Rising by 2000s a day. A vaccine on the horizon. The u. S. Could approve the pfizer shot as early as thursday. Secretary alex azar says all americans who want a vaccine should be able to get one next year. Azar we will focus on the front lines with the initial 40 million doses in the next month, and we will progressively keep adding more and more people. Be thinking in the februarymarch time frame you are going to see more general vaccinations. The Second Quarter of next year, we will have enough vaccine for everyone who wants it. Is dr. Georgeme rutherford, university of california San Francisco professor of epidemiology. You are in california, locking down as of yesterday. Give me some perspective. What is going on on the ground . How bad is it . Dr. Rutherford this week, we are having more cases than we have ever had. The icus are starting to fill up. Fresno and bakersfield, los angeles, metropolitan Southern California the icu capacity is below 15 . It is very, very problematic and