NIH Chief Says No Way to Know When Vaccine Will Be Ready

The video discusses the evaluation of vaccines based on scientific principles, emphasizing that decisions will be made solely on scientific grounds to maintain public trust. The speaker expresses cautious optimism about a vaccine being available by the end of 2020 but highlights the uncertainty in predicting exact timelines. The importance of science in decision-making is reiterated, with a commitment to not participate if decisions are made otherwise.

What is the primary basis for evaluating the vaccine according to the speaker?

• Scientific evidence

• Economic factors

• Political pressure

• Public opinion

Why is it important for the decision on the vaccine to be based on science?

• To ensure public trust

• To meet government deadlines

• To increase vaccine sales

• To follow international trends

What is the speaker's outlook on the vaccine's availability by the end of 2020?

• Indifferent

• Pessimistic

• Cautiously optimistic

• Certain and guaranteed

What does the speaker say about predicting the exact date of the vaccine's release?

• It is easy to predict

• It is impossible to predict

• It will definitely be in early November

• It will be delayed until 2021

What is the speaker's stance if the vaccine decision is not based on science?

• They will support it

• They will have no part in it

• They will delay it

• They will seek public opinion