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Short story: they put in a higher bid and agreed to actively participate in studies, something that vaccine producers were looking for. But I would not discoun
by sandworm101 5y ago
Short story: they put in a higher bid and agreed to actively participate in studies, something that vaccine producers were looking for. But I would not discount the money aspect.
"The first question is how Israel was able to get that many vaccines when supply is short? It is not because—according to reports—Israel paid about $30 per dose, almost double what other nations did. [...] The answer: Israel is a great pilot country for the pharma companies—small and able to put together a massive vaccination program quickly and effectively." https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2021/01/05/the-secret-sauce-behind-israels-successful-covid-19-vaccination-program/ https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2021/01/05/the-secre...
- refurb 5y agoExactly. Israel was willing to play the game. Other countries like Canada decided to wait for more info. That proved to be a bad move. And Canada isn’t the only one: Australia, New Zealand, Singapore. Vietnam really screwed itself over trying to get domestic production going (homegrown and in-licensed). Once Delta got hold they saw a 400x increases in cases. Once it dawned on them vaccines were the only out, then acquired whatever they could by begging and borrowing. Now they are looking at a loss of foreign investment and a possible recession.
- sandworm101 5y ago>> And Canada isn’t the only one: [...] are looking at a loss of foreign investment and a possible recession. Except that, now, Canada (78%) has a higher vaccination rate than most western nations, including the US (65%). And there is zero talk about loss of foreign investment.