WHO begs G7 to step up and combat COVID-19

Moderna is expected to start supplying Covax in the final quarter of 2021 Photo: AFP/File

GENEVA, May 4, AFP — The WHO pleaded Monday with the G7 to dig deep and fund the global Covid-19 recovery, warning the crisis cannot be resolved worldwide if they do not step up.

The World Health Organization said the Group of Seven industrial powers had the ability to fund the vaccines, tests and treatments needed to conquer the pandemic — and knock down the barriers blocking faster production.