Article 58PGV Covid-19 vaccine alone won't defeat spread of virus, report warns

Covid-19 vaccine alone won't defeat spread of virus, report warns

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Nicola Davis Science correspondent
from Science | The Guardian on (#58PGV)

Issues over production, efficacy and public trust mean restrictions may be needed for some time

A successful vaccine for Covid-19 will not conquer the spread of the virus alone, with restrictions on daily life likely to continue for some time, a team of experts have said.

Hundreds of teams of researchers around the world are working to produce a vaccine against the coronavirus, with 11 currently in phase three human trials. The UK government has reserved access to six potential vaccines and has raised hopes that a vaccine could be on the cards by spring next year.

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