When it rains, look for rainbows and when it's dark, look for stars.
Talk less, say more and do good..
May 1, 2021 • 6 tweets • 4 min read
@kaushikcbasu The virus originated in China
Despite highest population,if data is correct
1.They restricted it to Wuhan province
2.MedicalResponse was on war footing
3.Administered vaccines to 260 million
4.Overall 4000+ deaths & 0 infections now
5.Liquid oxygen,concentrators bought from China
@kaushikcbasu This is not in praise of autocracy or Chinese opaqueness, but their economy has recovered
And being in the same S.A. neighborhood, whether it is by quarantine or whatever means, they have turned it around & not let infections,new strains to spread again.
Apr 29, 2021 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
The 3 basic ingredients of a vaccine policy for a pandemic of this kind are clear. Do whatever it takes to make sure there are enough supplies (the right procurement contract, capital subsidies, capacity expansion, and, if need be, the suspension of intellectual property rights
Centrally procure vaccines, but give states operational flexibility. And distribute them free. This is essentially what the United States did. And do all of this as fast as possible, if we are to prevent new mutants from arising.
Apr 29, 2021 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
Creating multiple price points for different categories of vaccine buyers will breed confusion. This will likely slow down vaccine procurement, as multiple buyers negotiate with manufacturers about purchase quantities, delivery logistics, and payment plans.
When so many buyers are in a queue to purchase vaccines, private manufacturers could be in a position to determine public health outcomes. That is untenable. This confusion will clog vaccine logistics, delay the vaccine programme, and prolong the Covid-19 crisis.
