Tag: COVID-19 vaccine

Most in poll say they’re willing to wait for COVID-19 vaccine to be fully tested

The Hill logoMore than 6 in 10 voters say a coronavirus vaccine should be fully tested, even if doing so delays its release and potentially allows the virus to spread further, according to a new poll.

The Politico/Morning Consult poll released Wednesday found that 64 percent favor fully testing any potential vaccine, while 22 percent said it should be made available as early as possible. 

Another 14 percent said they didn’t know or had no opinion. Continue reading.

Coronavirus may never go away, even with a vaccine

Washington Post logoEmbracing that reality is crucial to the next phase of America’s pandemic response, experts say.

There’s a good chance the coronavirus will never go away.

Even after a vaccine is discovered and deployed, the coronavirus will likely remain for decades to come, circulating among the world’s population.

Experts call such diseases endemic — stubbornly resisting efforts to stamp them out. Think measles, HIV, chickenpox. Continue reading.