Biden to Give $4 Billion to COVAX for Global COVID-19 Vaccine Effort.<br />The president is expected to make the announcement during a virtual meeting of G7 leaders on Feb. 19. .<br />The funds are intended to help 92 low- and middle-income countries gain access to COVID-19 vaccines.<br />An initial $2 billion contribution was appropriated by Congress in December.<br />An additional $2 billion will be <br />pledged through 2021 and 2022.<br />This pandemic is not going to end unless we end it globally, Senior administration official, via statement.<br />A Biden official said the $4 billion contribution to COVAX, <br />which is co-run by the World Health Organization.<br />will not affect America's vaccination program