Covid, Trump signs vaccination order: “Americans first” – Corriere.it

On Tuesday, December 8, Donald Trump signed an executive order on the vaccine that also displaced several advisers and ministers: the available doses will have to be distributed first to Americans and then to other countries. The America First of the vial, however, goes out of time. US pharmaceutical companies have already entered into contracts with the European Union, Japan, Canada, and others. And in any case, it is not clear how the president can abolish free bargaining in the United States. National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien in an official note attempts to run for cover, explaining that the government actually prioritizes American citizens, but will then remain willing to support allies, partners and others. .

On the same day, however, the US media spread the news. that a few months ago the Administration would not have wanted to reserve another 100 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine, limiting itself to confirming the 100 million already planned and paid for 1.95 million dollars. In fact, Pfizer itself has confirmed that no further supplies have been negotiated yet. Therefore, the United States faces an unpleasant paradox. the country that has invested much more than others in anti-Covid research. And well in advance, moving from last January, distributing $ 917 million to four companies. And now, at the most anticipated moment, you risk running out of vials, at least in this start-up phase.