G7 commits to sending 1 billion COVID vaccine doses to lower-income countries

The Group of 7 wealthy nations on Friday pledged to deliver more than 1 billion doses of the coronavirus vaccine to lower-income countries beginning this summer.

Why it matters: The G7 countries have been criticized for not sharing vaccines with nations that have fewer resources and are struggling to contain new waves of the pandemic.

The big picture: The G7 committed to delivering COVID-19 vaccines to other countries over the next 12 months, per a White House statement.