World Leaders Pledge $8 Billion To Fight COVID-19; US Skips Meeting
05/05/2020
A global alliance responded to calls to fight the coronavirus pandemic on Monday, as world leaders pledged some $8 billion to develop vaccines and treatments to fight COVID-19, according to an NPR report. The cavalcade of donors did not include the U.S., which did not participate despite being a major contributor to global health initiatives.
“Today the world showed extraordinary unity for the common good,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, one of the event’s hosts. “Governments and global health organizations joined forces against coronavirus. With such commitment, we are on track for developing, producing and deploying a vaccine for all.”