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Vol. 6 No. 3 (2021), Editorial

Vol. 6 No. 3 (2021)

Vaccines against SARS-Cov-2: An Unprecedented Scientific Triumph and a Source of Hope in the Pandemic

Editorial

https://doi.org/10.38192/1.6.3.11

Published 2020-12-30

Subarna Chakravorty MBBS MRCPCH PhD FRCPath FRCP⁺⁻

Subarna Chakravorty MBBS MRCPCH PhD FRCPath FRCP

Kings College Hospital, London, UK

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Keywords

covid-19
SARS-CoV-2
Covid vaccines

How to Cite

Chakravorty, S. (2020). Vaccines against SARS-Cov-2: An Unprecedented Scientific Triumph and a Source of Hope in the Pandemic . The Physician, 6(3), 1-3. https://doi.org/10.38192/1.6.3.11

Abstract

This article rationalises the culmination of the design, testing, regulatory approval and delivery of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in the UK, USA and across the world. The author champions the worldwide collaboration of scientists, industry, governments, regulatory agencies and several thousands of people who have courageously put themselves forward to make this immense feat possible. So that we, the rest of the people may reap the survival benefits. The author presents a balanced view and acknowledges the uncompromising science that has fuelled this marvel- encouraging people who fear the unknown and vaccine sceptics to come forward.

https://doi.org/10.38192/1.6.3.11

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