The White House says it was not in any way involved in China's approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 pill to treat an anticipated wave of infections.
"Since the beginning of this administration, the president has been very clear that we think it’s really important for the world to benefit from the fruits of American scientific innovation," he said, noting that the U.S. has donated 700 million doses of the vaccine – the most of any country.
"The president’s been very clear. We stand ready to help any country that needs help in terms of vaccines, treatments, anything else. So, that offer stands globally for any country that could benefit," he said. Commuters wearing face masks walk through the plastic curtain as they exit a subway station in Beijing, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.
Analysts have warned that China’s aggressive COVID measures have shielded a population from obtaining "herd immunity." In a note on Thursday, analysts at Eurasia Group grimly predicted that upward "of 1 million could die from COVID in the coming months."Reuters contributed to this report.
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