Controlling coronavirus spread could take 4-5 years, can’t depend on a COVID-19 vaccine alone, says WHO scientist – Times of India

However, scientists from World Health Organisation are now saying that pinning our hopes on a vaccine alone won't solve the crisis at large, adding that it could take anywhere between 4-5 years to actually contain the virus at large.

The predictions were made by a WHO expert, Soumya Vishwanathan, who in an interview said that it could take a long while before we are reading to bid goodbye to the virus.

"I would say in a four to the five-year timeframe we could be looking at controlling this."

She also added that even while vaccines and treatment plans are being explored, there are lots of things to be considered, including production, the safety of the trials, any side-effects, pricing or transportation.

The statement comes after WHO chief, Mike Ryan said that the chances seem high that coronavirus might "never really go away" and we learn to adapt to the virus in the long run.

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Controlling coronavirus spread could take 4-5 years, can't depend on a COVID-19 vaccine alone, says WHO scientist - Times of India