NPR Coronavirus Updates

NIH Director Hopes For At Least 1 Safe And Effective Vaccine By Year's End

By Sarah McCammon
Published June 4, 2020 at 3:00 AM MDT
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Dr. Francis Collins says some candidates for a coronavirus vaccine will be ready to start large-scale human trials as early as next month. Scaling up production may start before tests are complete.

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Sarah McCammon
Sarah McCammon is a National Correspondent covering the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast for NPR. Her work focuses on political, social and cultural divides in America, including abortion and reproductive rights, and the intersections of politics and religion. She's also a frequent guest host for NPR news magazines, podcasts and special coverage.
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