Background news Item:
Medical professionals ― including Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country’s leading expert on infectious diseases ― have said that it could take at least a year to 18 months for a vaccine to be developed. Even that timeline would be considered breakneck speed.
Last week, Fauci told the “Today” show that he thought it was “in the realm of possibility” that a vaccine could be ready by January 2021. Fauci’s remarks followed news that the Trump administration had launched a project to spur the vaccine development process, dubbed “Operation Warp Speed.” The initiative’s goal is to have 300 million doses of a vaccine available by January, Bloomberg reported. (our emphasis)
President Trump just said he “firmly believes” a vaccine will be ready by the end of the year.— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) May 4, 2020
Is that based on a hunch, his gut, or his "very good brain"?— Eric Williams (@Eric_Williams_1) May 4, 2020
He also firmly believes he looks normal.— KangarooLuv 🦘🇳🇴 (@kangaroolover69) May 4, 2020
He also believes that he is smart and a good president, so...— sharonwhotweets (@sharonwhotweets) May 4, 2020
And 15 people were soon going down to zero as well as we all were going to celebrate on Easter.— Dawn White (@DawnWhi35516140) May 4, 2020
He also said he'd release his tax returns.— Groots (@GretaGroots) May 4, 2020
Good. So I can attend Biden’s inauguration.— Greg C. (@gregory1009) May 4, 2020
The democrats will have a vaccine November 3rd.— Jake from State Farm 2.0 (@RIPMSM) May 4, 2020
And, finally,
— Joe Schlmoe (@Faux_Schlmoe) May 4, 2020
