How Vaccine Nationalism Could Extend the Pandemic’s Run

Early agreements to purchase Covid-19 vaccines are beginning to pay off for the likes of Britain, the U.S., Canada and the European Union, but much of the world is waiting. Although there are ambitious efforts to ensure that the shots reach low- and middle-income countries, it’s unclear when that will happen. Public health specialists warn that delays are likely to prolong the pandemic, bringing more suffering and economic pain. The health crisis has already exacerbated global inequality. Now, t