The European Commission doesn’t need Donald Trump. It has Miley Cyrus. Cyrus and other American celebrities and big-name philanthropists have joined the EU-led push to raise money for tests, therapies and vaccines shifts
The U.S. president hasn't joined the EU's global fundraising drive to fight the coronavirus pandemic, but Cyrus and other American celebrities and big-name philanthropists are now on board as the EU-led push to raise money for tests, therapies and vaccines shifts into its second phase.So far, the Commission's Coronavirus Global Response has raised €9.
"This is the only way to overcome this pandemic and to avoid another," von der Leyen said. "Everyone can contribute to life-saving medical innovation, to make coronavirus history and to make history in uniting the world."that the first pledging drive mostly re-counted old money, the campaign has been an indicator that the Commission — rather than the U.S.
Although the list is still missing the U.S., it does have plenty of celebrities. Actor Hugh Jackman, comedian Chris Rock and pop stars Justin Bieber and Shakira are all on the roster with Cyrus, along with billionaires Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg to "help rally citizens to the cause."9.8 billion the coronavirus pledge drive raised. But it's still unclear how much represents new money as the pledges included money spent by governments dating back to January 30.
Gates, the Microsoft founder and philanthropist, spoke in a video today — following statements by Jackman and Cyrus — to say that a working vaccine could be ready by January 2021.
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