By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/fauci-says-scientists-may-know-if-vaccine-is-safe-and-effective-by-december Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Fauci says scientists may know if vaccine is safe and effective by December Health Sep 23, 2020 12:15 PM EDT WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci says by the end of this year government scientists should know whether they have a safe and effective vaccine for COVID-19. Fauci is among top officials testifying before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee on Wednesday. As the government’s leading infectious disease expert, Fauci has been a realist about the dangers of the coronavirus but also optimistic about the prospects for a vaccine. Fauci says people who recover from the virus develop antibodies against it, which gives him confidence a vaccine that triggers the immune system will work. Fauci says several kinds of vaccines are in final-stage testing in the U.S. A single-dose candidate is the most recent trial, which requires thousands of volunteers. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci says by the end of this year government scientists should know whether they have a safe and effective vaccine for COVID-19. Fauci is among top officials testifying before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee on Wednesday. As the government’s leading infectious disease expert, Fauci has been a realist about the dangers of the coronavirus but also optimistic about the prospects for a vaccine. Fauci says people who recover from the virus develop antibodies against it, which gives him confidence a vaccine that triggers the immune system will work. Fauci says several kinds of vaccines are in final-stage testing in the U.S. A single-dose candidate is the most recent trial, which requires thousands of volunteers. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now