Vir Biotechnology CEO Confident Coronavirus Vaccine Will Be Found

The video discusses the development and application of antibody technology to combat viral infections. It highlights the process of isolating antibodies from recovered patients and modifying them for use against viruses like Ebola, Zika, and coronaviruses such as SARS and MERS. The potential of these antibodies to neutralize the Wuhan virus is being tested. The video also compares the infectiousness of the coronavirus to SARS and emphasizes the importance of perspective, noting that the flu remains a significant threat. The development of a universal flu antibody is also discussed as a model for coronavirus treatment.

What is the primary function of antibodies in the context of viral infections?

• To protect and help overcome viral infections

• To cause mutations in viruses

• To increase the spread of the virus

• To circulate nutrients in the blood

Which virus was mentioned as having an antibody developed in collaboration with the NIH?

• Zika virus

• Ebola virus

• Malaria

• Dengue virus

What was anticipated by scientists regarding coronaviruses?

• That they would only affect animals

• That a new outbreak was inevitable

• That they would be easily cured

• That they would become extinct

How does the infectiousness of the Wuhan virus compare to SARS according to early data?

• It is equally infectious as SARS

• It is not infectious at all

• It is less infectious than SARS

• It is more infectious than SARS

What is the significance of the universal influenza antibody being tested?

• It can neutralize all strains of influenza A since 1918

• It is only effective against the 1918 flu strain

• It is designed to increase flu infections

• It is only a theoretical concept