Prime Minister Abe announced support for more than $ 800 million in development of a new corona vaccine May 6: 6:48 on May 5
Regarding the spread of the new coronavirus infection, Prime Minister Abe will send a video message to the EU and other events aimed at raising funds for vaccine development on the night of 4th, and will support more than $ 800 million domestic and overseas. Expressed.
Among them, Prime Minister Abe said, "International cooperation is indispensable in the fight against the new coronavirus. In order to change the phase, the development of therapeutic drugs in the short term and vaccines in the medium and long term is a priority issue. ".
In addition, over $ 800 million for the development of therapeutic drugs and vaccines, including approximately 234 million new contributions through the global cooperation mechanism for vaccine development, CEPI = Infectious Disease Epidemic Control Innovation Alliance, etc. I have announced that I will provide support.
In addition, in addition to adjusting "Abigan", which is expected to be effective as a therapeutic agent for the new coronavirus, to approximately 80 countries, it announced that it has decided to provide assistance to developing countries in excess of $ 1.54 billion. Did.
He called for unity, saying, "Infectious diseases have no borders. The international community will unite and survive this crisis."