If there was some sort of global joint plan, which clearly there isn't.
I mean, that's what COVAX is doing, and how some poorer countries have been able to get their only doses so far. Eventually it will get to J&J but supply is so limited. AZ is also easier to distribute.
Looks like they read Gump's post... announced today that they're giving some AZ shots to Mexico.
Thankfully. I assume Canada will be next. We could use some in Brazil right now.
Also, while I see Gump's point, if the AZ vaccine is having all these issues in Europe, maybe not sending those doses to Africa or wherever is the right call for the time being regardless, at least until they get everything sorted out with it.
From what I've read, this seems like a huge overreaction by the EU given the actual numbers, and most epidemiologists are puzzled at their decision too suspend it.
This is an excellent thread on the supply issues, AZ safety issues, and where we stand:
https://twitter.com/zeynep/status/1372164756648423431?s=20
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