Even at $40/dose, total cost is $40 billion/billion people.
Considering the world suffered $trillions in damages, I think it's worth it.
Chinese people were rushing to get Sinovac.
Yes.
But from what I can see, the adenovirus vaccines are safer and are actually further ahead in terms of Phase 3 testing than the mRNA vaccines.
So why are Moderna and Pfizer making these ridiculous marketing announcements?
The only reason is to grab profits and market share while they can.
That is prizing profit over safety.