September 22, 2020 US coronavirus death toll tops 200K as officials quarrel over vaccine timeline The grim milestone comes as a number of regions look to loosen restrictions on social distancing rules.
September 20, 2020 Bill Gates says he's 'optimistic' pandemic 'won't last indefinitely' in 'Fox News Sunday' interview, lauds vaccine progress Gates said that although he believes the world should be largely recovered from the pandemic by mid-to-late 2021, the negative impacts especially in poorer countries have been worse than anticipated.
September 18, 2020 Just 51% of Americans would get coronavirus vaccine right now Americans are divided on the forthcoming coronavirus vaccine as just 51% say they would get vaccinated for the disease if a vaccine was available today, according to a Pew Research Center poll.
September 18, 2020 During coronavirus vaccine development, medical groups urge FDA to 'maintain transparency' Over 90 medical groups and organizations sent a letter urging FDA officials to remain transparent and maintain independent authority when giving approval to the COVID-19 vaccine candidates.
September 18, 2020 Coronavirus therapeutics 'more complicated' than vaccine, expert says Editors of a highly respected medical journal conducted an interview on Wednesday exploring the U.S. government’s Operation Warp Speed plan and its approach to COVID-19 countermeasures, including therapies.
September 18, 2020 Biden, Harris concerns about Trump interference in coronavirus vaccine not shared by top health experts Democratic nominee Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris have expressed fears about potential interference by President Trump in the production and distribution of a coronavirus vaccine.
September 18, 2020 Fauci would bet on effective and safe coronavirus vaccine by November or December Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, said on Wednesday that he expects a coronavirus vaccine to be proven safe and effective before the end of 2020.
September 17, 2020 Moderna expects coronavirus vaccine results in November: report The CEO of Moderna, Stephane Bancel, recently said the biotech company may have results on its coronavirus vaccine candidate by November, says a report.
September 16, 2020 CDC's Redfield contradicts Trump admin on COVID vaccine timing, says sometime in 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield on Wednesday told a panel of Senate lawmakers not to expect a coronavirus vaccine to become widely available this year, effectively contradicting President Trump’s repeated assertion that a vaccine might be available before the November election.
September 16, 2020 Coronavirus vaccine likely to be generally available in 2021, CDC director says Dr. Robert Redfield, director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said a coronavirus vaccine may be generally available to the American public by the late second quarter to the third quarter of 2021.
