Economic recession and geo political tensions not to mention the small matter of a looming election. Steve clemons in conversation with leading voices on the bottom line your weekly take on u. S. Politics and society on aljazeera. Is counting the cost on aljazeera a look at the world of business of economics this week as rich nations cornered the market for covert 19. 00 vaccines and treatments what does that mean for the worlds poor we find out about the real cost of developing drugs. Im joined now in scotland East Kilbride where the Worlds Largest trial of possible coded 19 treatments has produced results that are already being used to save lives. And a hack possibly by teens that took twitter by surprise we talked to the c. E. O. Of a Silicon Valley company that does away with the need to remember possible. The race to develop vaccines and treatments for the coronavirus pandemic is entering a crucial stage with large scale trials on the way the debates of opaque pricing has raised c
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Of a looming election. Steve clemons in conversation with leading voices on the bottom line your weekly take on u. S. Politics and society on aljazeera. Counting the cost on aljazeera a look at the world of business and economics this week as rich nations cornered the market for covert 19. 00 vaccines and treatments what does that mean for the worlds poor we find out about the real cost of developing drugs. Im joined now in scotlands East Kilbride where the Worlds Largest trial of possible coded 19 treatments has produced results that are already being used to save lives. And a hack possibly by teams that took twitter by surprise we talked to the c. E. O. Of a Silicon Valley company that does away with the need to remember possible. The race to develop vaccines and treatments for the coronavirus pandemic is entering a crucial stage with large scale trials on the way the debates of opaque pricing has raised concerns that pharmaceutical companies could be charging way too much for covert
Would like any information on the crown of virus or any other science topic you should really check out our podcast so you can get it wherever you get your podcast you can also find us at. Science. The pressure is on the foam assented to find a Coronavirus Vaccine its a race for recognition and big bucks but also our lives who get the vaccine 1st world countries and the the after their own interests your money is the quintessential. And today we face it probably going to be like you know what. You need to connect to now nobodys safe and you are safe the virus is a global threat Global Cooperation is key but if market forces. Prevail any vaccine would reach poorest nations must. Welcome governments around the world are throwing billions of dollars at to be 1st to develop that elusive Coronavirus Vaccine its great the money is flowing what about pooling our resources are all facing the same problem but not everyones in this together. Digital conferences powerful leaders billions are coll
In this together. Digital conferences for powerful leaders billions are collected these days by the e. U. And by other alliances for a corona virus vaccine. For. One statement being repeated is that a vaccine should be available for all makes sure everyone nice thought but it poses questions who will get the vaccine 1st Health Workers including those groups at risk worldwide according to the w. H. O. Which is focusing on a joint effort. Body to enforce it it is up to each and every member state to abide by these rules or this vote and to abide by this mechanism but it is not clear if this will work or whether countries will look to secure their own supply 1st a kind of vaccination nationalism. And im my guess really is that both donald trump and china might say at a crucial moment were just looking out for our people to strategically leverage political power. Which is another reason why the e. U. Is massively supporting research the us for its part provide substantial funding but this