Merkel ‘worried’ about vaccines for poor countries

Germany’s chancellor has raised concerns about the world’s poorest securing access to COVID-19 vaccines.

Angela Merkel was speaking at a G20 summit which saw leaders promise a fair distribution of jabs.

But Mrs Merkel warned progress was slow, saying she would raise the matter with Global Vaccine Alliance Gavi.

Her comments come as the US announced that some Americans could be vaccinated as early as 11 December.

The G20 summit of the world’s leading economic powers was hosted by Saudi Arabia but due to the pandemic meetings were held virtually.