Although physicians still have no vaccine or cure for the novel coronavirus, health officials and pharmaceutical companies around the world are working hard to develop them. Here are some recent developments in the race to find treatments for the virus.
What to know about the coronavirusThe novel coronavirus is spreading globally and has killed at least 2,800 people, the vast majority in mainland China. There have been more than 83,000 global cases, with infections on every continent, except Antarctica.More than 20 potential vaccines aimed at preventing coronavirus disease are in development around the world, the World Health Organization's director-general said Friday.
Coronavirus could cripple global tourism industry for years 03:02But the reality is that health officials insist these potential vaccines can't be approved for at least a year. Fauci gave CNN this outlook on Wednesday:-- The first Phase 1 clinical trial could begin in about two months.-- Such a trial, involving about 45 people, would last about three months. Researchers would try to determine if the candidate is safe and immunogenic.
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