World Coronavirus Dispatch: EU leaders urge Biden to export vaccines

Pope backs patent waiver on vaccines, US States turning down vaccines as demand declines, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

Pope backs patent waiver on vaccines

President Biden and Pope Francis urged people to get vaccinated and underscored the need for global vaccine equity during a special broadcast. In a video message, Biden called on Americans to get vaccinated so that people can return to normal activities. The video was part of the Global Citizen event, “VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World,” which aims to promote global access to vaccines. Hosted by Selena Gomez, the concert also included performances by Jennifer Lopez, Eddie Vedder, the Foo Fighters and J Balvin. In another video, Pope Francis signaled his support for