September 16, 2020 Top WHO scientist: Pre-coronavirus life won't return till 2022 The most realistic timeline places a COVID-19 vaccine rollout during mid-2021, and face masks and social distancing will remain necessary for a while afterward.
September 16, 2020 4 doctors/congressmen: Coronavirus vaccine -- we'll get one and here's why we trust the science The best way to defeat coronavirus is by developing a safe, effective vaccine.
September 16, 2020 Federal government unveils plans to make coronavirus vaccine free for all Americans The Department of Defense and federal health agencies have outlined plans for a coronavirus vaccine, which include having them available for free for all Americans.
September 16, 2020 GOP rips Dem candidates for suggesting they might not take coronavirus vaccine Republicans are ratcheting up criticism of some Democrats -- led by presidential nominee Joe Biden and vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris -- who have cast doubt on the safety of a potential coronavirus vaccine amid a persistent push by President Trump to accelerate the development of the vaccine and suggestions by Trump one could even be approved before the presidential election.
September 15, 2020 South Korea to provide coronavirus vaccines for 60% of population: report South Korea announced Tuesday its plans to allocate $146 million to secure coronavirus vaccines for 60% of its population, according to a report.
September 15, 2020 UK tests if COVID-19 vaccines might work better inhaled British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.
September 14, 2020 Dr. Siegel on potential COVID vaccine effectiveness: Unlike annual flu, virus is not 'a moving target' Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel said Monday that the common flu, unlike coronavirus, is a "moving target" that often changes form from year to year, while COVID is more static in that regard.
September 14, 2020 Large-scale coronavirus vaccination not necessary in China, official reportedly says A top health official in China said effective measures have controlled the domestic epidemic, and large-scale vaccination is not neccesary at this stage, per a report.
September 11, 2020 WHO scientist calls AstraZeneca coronavirus trial pause 'good wake-up call' A top scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday said the pause in pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine study is a “good wake up call,” given “ups and downs in research.”
September 10, 2020 What is transverse myelitis? The illness that halted AstraZeneca vaccine trial The COVID-19 vaccine participant whose unexpected illness put the AstraZeneca trials on pause came down with an inflammatory syndrome known as transverse myelitis, according to a report.