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 "This is an incredible tragedy," the Microsoft co-founder said on
the pandemic, adding that the only good news was the access to
vaccines.
"By the end of 2022 we should be basically completely back to
normal," Gates said.
Gates, a billionaire who stepped down as chairman of Microsoft Corp
in 2014, has through his philanthropic Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation committed at least $1.75 billion to the global response
to the COVID-19 pandemic. That includes support for some makers of
vaccines, diagnostics and potential treatments.
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The COVAX facility, backed by the World Health Organization (WHO)
and the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), aims
to secure 2 billion vaccine doses for lower income countries by the
end of 2021.
(Reporting by Agnieszka Barteczko; Editing by Toby Chopra)
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