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Global Covid Vaccine Plan Moves Ahead, Without China for Now

  • More than 150 countries, regions to take part in Covax
  • U.S. has already said it won’t participate in the program
China Holds Off on Joining Global Vaccine Program
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An $18 billion initiative to deploy future Covid-19 vaccines around the world is moving into the next phase with 156 countries and regions taking part in the program, but China joining the U.S. on the sidelines, at least for now.