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The COVID-19 pandemic global death toll has hit the 5 million mark, according to the John Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.<\/P>
The tally comes a little more than four months after 4 million deaths from COVID-19 were recorded in June.<\/P>
The milestone arrives as some countries struggle to get one vaccine into their citizens’ arms, while other countries have begun inoculating their population with booster shots.<\/P>
\u201cThe current vaccine equity gap between wealthier and low resource countries demonstrates a disregard for the lives of the world\u2019s poorest and most vulnerable,\u201d the World Health Organization recently said in an open letter to the leaders of the G-20 nations who are meeting in Rome.\u201cFor every 100 people in high-income countries, 133 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered, while in low-income countries, only 4 doses per 100 people have been administered.\u201d<\/P>
The WHO letter also warned, \u201cVaccine inequity is costing lives every day, and continues to place everyone at risk. History and science make it clear: coordinated action with equitable access to public health resources is the only way to face down a global public health scourge like COVID-19. We need a strong, collective push to save lives, reduce suffering and ensure a sustainable global recovery.\u201d<\/P>
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Source: Voice of America<\/P>
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