Most likely holdup here is the political perception. The administration doesn't want to be seen as sending vaccines while shortages are working their way through. But we can do the math here—these won't be approved in time—and give political support to the smart and humane path.
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zeynep tufekci Retweeted Josh Wingrove
Yes, of course. Soon enough we will be discussing giving away more of our excess because our pipeline truly exceeds our population likely by hundreds of millions. But, we can do that next month. These are doses needed NOW that we cannot and will not use.https://twitter.com/josh_wingrove/status/1372187510248509452 …
zeynep tufekci added,
Josh WingroveVerified account @josh_wingroveNEWS: Mexico and Canada are at the top of the list for U.S. vaccine exports, whenever they begin, per a US official. Biden said yesterday he's already speaking with countries about this. Mexico asked this week for AstraZeneca shots. Story on@TheTerminal.Show this thread6 replies 25 retweets 250 likesShow this thread -
Look, the US will release these vaccines we clearly won't use—eventually. They won't be approved in time here. The only question is timing. My point is we should do it NOW, especially with more transmissible variants spreading. A vaccine today is worth more than one in a month.
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To folks saying AZ is an inferior vaccine so we shouldn't give it away even if we can't use it. "Not approved yet because US trial not concluded" doesn't mean inferior. Novavax looks spectacular (from trials elsewhere) but also not approved here because trial not concluded...+
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... but it's definitely true that AZ rollout has been a spectacular mess, but that's separate. (I will probably rant on that in my newsletter). So far 11 million doses in UK, ~6 in Europe, 500,000 in Canada have been administered... It's not a vaccine just for poor/brown folk.
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We can figure out the politics of where AZ should go. There are countries with large outbreaks (especially of that terrible B117 variant) in Europe, for example. Other countries elsewhere may ask for them, solving the "optics" issue. What's on us is to demand they get used, now.
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zeynep tufekci Retweeted 4030Lisa
Because it's not endangering anyone. It's approved in the UK, Canada, EU and through the WHO coalition, in 140+ countries and has been given to 17 million people in UK and EU. The US FDA requires the trials it requires, and that's a different discussion.https://twitter.com/4030lisa/status/1372230955973410816 …
zeynep tufekci added,
4030Lisa @4030lisaReplying to @zeynepWhy would you choose to endanger others with a vaccine that has not gone through even the minimal rigors of safety testing we currently have? If we cannot release it here because of safety reasons, it should not be sent to jeopardize others for safety reasons elsewhere,either.9 replies 16 retweets 218 likesShow this thread -
zeynep tufekci Retweeted Chad Crichton
I don't have a strong opinion on where they go—there are many choices, but yes, whatever is going on in EU is an issue. However, as you can see below, Canada—facing a potential B117 surge in many locations—has approved them, would use them, and needs them.https://twitter.com/chadcrichton/status/1372239202293780480 …
zeynep tufekci added,
Chad Crichton @chadcrichtonReplying to @chadcrichton @jaimedash @zeynepPeople I know in their 40s in the U.S. have already gotten a shot, Alaska's letting 16 year olds sign up, and here in Ontario my Mom (73) can't even sign up for an appointment yet. Eventually Canadians are going to get mad at our doses coming from Europe & India but not Michigan.9 replies 13 retweets 152 likesShow this thread -
zeynep tufekci Retweeted Tanja Maier
Folks, we have ~60 million doses *sitting* in our warehouses in Ohio and Baltimore for vaccines that aren't approved here, whose US trials haven't concluded, that will not be approved till too late. They are approved in Canada and her mom needs one now.https://twitter.com/tanjamaier17/status/1372243923209441283 …
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I'm sorry. I hope she gets vaccinated very soon and everything else goes as well as possible. Best wishes to your mom and your family.
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Thank you so much for sharing her story. We live in Europe and she hasn’t seen her grandkids / I haven’t seen her since 2019.
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Aaw, I'm so sorry. I hope all of you can get together soon! It's really been terrible, especially if one is away from love ones at higher risk.
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