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Apr 1, 2021

WTO chief: Vaccines for all, or share your technology

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director general of the World Trade Organization, wants pharma giants to do more to support vaccine production for and in developing countries. Also, France will begin its third national pandemic lockdown on Saturday, shutting nonessential stores. And, is there a right way for companies to play an April Fools’ Day prank?

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The WTO chief acknowledged member countries are split on the issue of relaxing rules on intellectual property.
The WTO chief acknowledged member countries are split on the issue of relaxing rules on intellectual property.
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