May 17, 2021

The COVAX vaccine-sharing scheme is running short of shots

Health researchers say the mutating virus, which spreads more easily means we need to set new priorities for global health. John Wessels/AFP via Getty Images

From the BBC World Service: The Serum Institute, which is the largest single supplier to the initiative, hasn't made any of its deliveries since March amid India's ongoing health crisis. Now COVAX is short 140 million doses for developing countries. Plus, India's hotels and restaurants say the hospitality sector will crumble without immediate economic relief. And Portugal's bars, hotels and tour operators gear up for vacation season.