WHO: Around 28 million vaccine doses injected so far

GENEVA – The World Health Organization said Wednesday that about 28 million vaccine doses have been administered so far in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic – largely in the wealthiest countries.

WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan said around 46 countries had started their coronavirus vaccination campaigns – of which 38 were high-income countries.

“We’ve about 28 million vaccine doses that have been administered so far. Five different vaccines or platforms have been used,” he said. “Forty-six countries, approximately, are now vaccinating. But only one of those countries is a low-income country.” (AFP)

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