EU doubles contribution to global COVID-19 vaccine program

European Council President Charles Michel (L) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are seen for a virtual meeting of the leaders of the Group of Seven in Brussels, Belgium, on Feb. 19, 2021. The European Union (EU) announced on Friday to double its contribution to COVAX, an international program devised to help low and middle-income countries to have more access to COVID-19 vaccines. (European Union/Handout via Xinhua)