As the pandemic continues, vaccine rollout has been full steam ahead in the United States but in other countries like India, this is not the case. The number of vaccines that have been distributed to these countries has been highly separated by the level of wealth that the countries have made it a very difficult situation to ensure the health and safety of individuals residing in countries that lack stable infrastructure. With that being said in the United States we have been extremely hesitant to export vaccines because elected officials find it essential to put the health and safety of the people who have elected them first despite the fact that only 2% of India's entire population is vaccinated. It is also important to note that the United States is projected to reach herd immunity by the end of the year while only 30% of India's population will be vaccinated by that time. As of right now while the United States is able to see some light at the end of the tunnel while India and underdeveloped countries are experiencing all-time highs in infection rates. For them, the end is not in sight.
By: Kaytlyn Tyler
https://www.wsj.com/articles/indias-covid-19-agonies-highlight-growing-rich-poor-gap-in-vaccinations-11619542171
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