In a move that has baffled many, Republican lawmakers in the US have proposed a plan to limit access to vaccines, despite the recent announcement by Moderna that they will be providing their Covid-19 vaccine at no cost.
The proposal, which is set to be reviewed in Congress this week, would require people to purchase a vaccine at a reduced cost, with the government subsidizing the remaining cost. The plan has been met with criticism by many who argue that it would make it harder for people to get vaccinated and put the health of the public at risk.
However, Republican lawmakers argue that this plan would actually save the government money, as it would limit the amount of money spent on providing free vaccines.
“This is a common-sense approach that will help us manage our resources more efficiently and effectively,” said Senator John McCain in a statement. “We must ensure that we are not spending money on providing free vaccines to people who don’t need them.”
In response to the proposed plan, Moderna has come out strongly against it, arguing that it would hinder their efforts to provide the vaccine at no cost.
“We believe that everyone should have access to the vaccine, regardless of their ability to pay,” said Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel. “This plan could put people’s health and safety at risk and put us further away from ending this pandemic.”
The proposed plan is just the latest in a series of controversial moves by Republicans, who have been criticized for their handling of the pandemic. With the public health emergency coming to an end late spring, it remains to be seen if the proposed plan will pass or if it will be blocked by the opposition.
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