World leaders pledge $8 billion in fight against coronavirus, EU says

BRUSSELS — World leaders promised $8 billion on Monday for the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said at the end of a pledging event that she chaired.

"In the space of just few hours we have collectively pledged €7.4 billion ($8.07 billion) for vaccine, diagnostics and treatment" against COVID-19, von der Leyen said.

"This will help kick-start unprecedented global cooperation," she added. — Reuters