Coronavirus live news: Canada has secured nearly 10 vaccine doses per person; US deaths pass 450,000
Canada to receive significant doses from Covax fund meant to ensure access for poor countries; Chile and New Zealand to also receive above-average Covax doses
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More on Canada’s vaccine supply now, from the Guardian’s Michael Safi and Leyland Cecco:
Global health authorities have criticised countries for making private deals that they say push up vaccine prices and represent a form of “double-dipping” – taking supplies from Covax while at the same time signing private deals that make it harder for the facility to secure doses that would be shared equitably.
Related: Canada takes Covax vaccines despite side deals
Volunteers are being sought for a world-first trial to establish the efficacy of giving people a first dose of one vaccine and a second dose of a different vaccine.
The trial, which is being run by Oxford University and is funded by the government’s vaccine taskforce, has been described by ministers as “hugely important”.
Related: Oxford trial to test efficacy of mix of Covid vaccines for individuals
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