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Fauci ‘cautiously optimistic’ US could have vaccine by end of the year

  • Expert doubtful of fast-track efforts in Russia and China
  • Hearing sees testy exchanges between Fauci and Republicans

Dr Anthony Fauci, America’s top infectious disease expert, has told the US Congress he is “cautiously optimistic” that a “safe and effective” coronavirus vaccine will be available to the public by the end of 2020 during a hearing in Washington marked by testy exchanges between Fauci and senior Republicans loyal to Donald Trump.

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Source: US Politics - theguardian.com


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