Virus Vaccine Trial, Faster Testing Are Bright Spots in Outbreak

  • Phase I study is first vaccine test in humans
  • Vaccine is still a year to 18 months away
Virus Vaccine Could Take Up to 18 Months: WEF Head of Global Health
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The first human trial for a Covid-19 vaccine and steps to speed up coronavirus testing were small glimmers of hope as the virus spreads across the U.S.

The good news comes as the school and business closures sweep across the country and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended against any gathering larger than 50 people for the next eight weeks.