New Covid vaccines needed globally within a year, say scientists

Survey of experts in relevant fields concludes that new mutations could arise in countries with low vaccine coverageThe planet could have a year or less before first-generation Covid-19 vaccines are ineffective and modified formulations are needed, according to a survey of epidemiologists, virologists and infectious disease specialists.Scientists have long stressed that a global vaccination effort is needed to satisfactorily neutralise the threat of Covid-19. This is due to the threat of variations of the virus – some more transmissible, deadly and less susceptible to vaccines – that are emerging and percolating. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/30/new-covid-vaccines-needed-within-year-say-scientists #coronavirus #vaccines_and_immunisation #health #infectious_diseases #world_news #inequality