Health And Government Officials Hopeful For Vaccine Before 2021

The transcript discusses the potential timeline for a COVID-19 vaccine, with Dr. Tom Inglesby expressing cautious optimism about a vaccine by the end of the year. Moderna reports promising early results, aiming for a vaccine by late 2020 or early 2021. The US government, led by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, is working to scale up production, targeting 300 million doses by 2021.

What did Doctor Tom Inglesby suggest about the timeline for a COVID-19 vaccine?

• The vaccine will be ready in two years.

• It is possible but not certain to have a vaccine by the end of the year.

• There is no hope for a vaccine this year.

• It is guaranteed to be ready by the end of the year.

What did Moderna report about their COVID-19 vaccine trials?

• The trials have been unsuccessful.

• Early results are promising.

• The vaccine is already available.

• The trials have not yet started.

By when does Moderna expect their vaccine could be ready if trials go well?

• By the end of 2021

• By mid-2021

• By 2022

• By the end of this year or early 2021

What is the US government's goal for COVID-19 vaccine doses by 2021?

• 400 million doses

• 200 million doses

• 100 million doses

• 300 million doses

Who is leading the US government's efforts to scale up vaccine production?

• Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar

• The Surgeon General

• The Vice President

• The President