Why a coronavirus vaccine could take years - and may not

be possible at all

An increasing number of scientists are warning that finding an

effective jab may take much longer than 18 months

By Paul Nuki,

GLOBAL HEALTH SECURITY EDITOR, LONDON

5 May 2020 • 10:19am

"There was good news and bad news on the hunt for a vaccine on Monday.

The good news is that nations are coming together and starting to move forward as one, not just in the search for a vaccine, but across the full gamut of technological innovations including treatment and diagnostics that hold promise in the fight against the virus.

At a virtual conference, co-hosted by the UK, representatives from countries across the globe came together to pledge funds and agree in principle that the innovations which result should be shared “equitably” around the world.

A total of €7.5 billion was raised from over 40 countries. And perhaps most significantly China made a surprise appearance, pledging funds and saying it too would share its technology.

“Panic and blame games are not useful at all”, said its ambassador to the EU. “It is our conviction that together we can rise to the challenge and prevail.”

Of the major world players, only America, India and Russia were missing in action at yesterday’s event. Russia probably has little to add. India, as a major manufacturer of vaccines, maybe keeping its powder dry for the negotiations ahead. And there were tentative signs America may yet join the global flight."

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