As Covid cases rise in US, RKF Jr sparks uproar as he cancels half-billion dollar in funding for mRNA vaccines

The US Department of Health and Human Services has planned to cancel $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccines, citing potential risks and limited effectiveness against respiratory viruses. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated the department will shift focus towards safer, broader vaccine platforms. This comes at a time as Covid cases are seeing a surge in the US.