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In reply to the discussion: Keep up the Isolating. Really. [View all]MineralMan
(146,288 posts)We had the complete genome for this Coronavirus very, very quickly. That's something that wasn't even available not too long ago.
We also understand the mechanisms of viral infections better now than before at the cellular level.
In reality, I expect a large, limited public release of a working vaccine by the first of the year. That will serve as a major human trial. Which vaccine will be used? I don't know. There are many in early testing stages right now. But, that initial public release will probably be accompanied by massive production of the vaccine that is released. So, if it is effective and safe, a population-wide vaccination drive could probably take place in the spring of 2021.
That's my guess, anyhow.
I'll be lining up as soon as I possibly can, and would be very glad to participate in the first public trial of whatever vaccine candidate is selected. Yes, indeed.