Coronavirus Vaccine

Why The Global North Is Responsible For The Ongoing Pandemic

February 22, 2022February 21, 2022 Laila Mirza

This new variant has thrown the world back into chaos, with travel bans being reinstated, schools being shut down, economies thrown into disarray, and infection rates shooting back up.

The Vaccine Dilemma

August 19, 2021November 10, 2021 Aakanksha Mathur

While there is no doubt that getting vaccinated was the right thing to do, living in a world where vaccine diplomacy and vaccine passports are just around the corner, one cannot help but feel a new sort of discrimination when it comes to the selection of approved vaccines to alleviate restrictions. Moreover, the fact that the approved vaccines only contain western made vaccines despite there being others, like Sinopharm, that received WHO approval is greatly concerning.

Vaccine Passports

April 30, 2021November 10, 2021 Maeve Williams

Vaccine passports will exacerbate existing inequalities caused by globalization: allowing the rich to accelerate a return to their accustomed freedom of movement while the poor are physically and economically restricted, with limited access to the COVID-19 vaccine

Bolsonaro and Brazil’s Health Crisis

April 12, 2021November 10, 2021 Ariana Castillon

Brazil has two of the largest vaccine production factories in Latin America, and is known worldwide for its strong immunization programs. They have, however, been struggling to coordinate a federal immunization campaign.

Candid – Episode 5: Rollout for What

April 6, 2021November 10, 2021 Alexander Taurozzi

Juliana and Alex go deeper into the issues experienced during Canada's rollout, and what this means for education and the steps moving forward for our government bodies.

Canada’s Approach to the COVID-19 Vaccine

March 4, 2021November 10, 2021 Juliana Malka

The Canadian immunization rate is not as high as the United States' rate largely because of the challenges of vaccine quantity and distribution in Canada. This brings to question the efficiency of Canada’s inoculation strategies and priorities.

Collaboration vs. Isolation: The Coronavirus Vaccine

November 17, 2020November 10, 2021 Misbah Lalani

The picture of positive cooperation between nations takes on quite a different character in the United States. US decisions regarding international distribution and development of the vaccine have been extremely unclear. Although President Trump claims that the US is open to partnership, many of his actions directly contradict these seemingly inclusive claims.