Economist Podcasts Catch-up mustered: Europe’s vaccination drive
Jun 3, 2021
Susanna Savage, who covers Bangladesh’s complex political landscape for The Economist, discusses the rise of the Islamist group Hefazat Islam and its intricate relationship with the government. Tim Cross, a science and technology expert, explores innovative genetic engineering solutions for combating mosquito-borne diseases, including the use of CRISPR technology to produce sterile male mosquitoes. The conversation delves into both the socio-political implications in Bangladesh and thrilling advancements in disease control technology.
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EU COVID Passport Scheme
- A COVID passport scheme launched this week could allow vaccinated travelers to roam freely throughout the EU.
- Seven countries are already issuing digital certificates, and all EU member states could be using them by July.
EU Vaccination Catch-Up
- The EU is catching up to the US and Britain in vaccinations.
- Supply bottlenecks have eased, and inoculation drives are accelerating.
EU Procurement Issues
- The EU's initial vaccine procurement was slow due to less aggressive investment compared to the US and Britain.
- Unexpected AstraZeneca delivery shortfalls further hampered the rollout.