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After initially praising both China and the WHO at the pandemic's outset, President Donald Trump sharply reversed course.
In July, the administration sent a letter signaling its intent to withdraw from the WHO.
"The behavior of countries when it comes to vaccines in this pandemic will have political repercussions beyond public health.".
Further Reading:. U.S. says it won't join WHO-linked effort to develop, distribute coronavirus vaccine (WaPo).
EU offers 400 million euros to WHO-led COVID-19 vaccine initiative (Reuters).
Global report: WHO warns against dangers of 'vaccine nationalism' (The Guardian). »