But experts in epidemiology, disaster planning and vaccine development say embracing that reality is crucial to the next phase of America’s pandemic response. Left alone, experts say, it will simply keep burning through the world’s population. A vaccine — while crucial to our response — is not likely to eradicate the disease, experts say. ADADWhat’s missing during this interlude, experts say, is a sense of urgency. Leaders desperately need to shift their response from short-term crisis management to long-term solutions, he and other experts say.

Source: Washington Post May 27, 2020 19:24 UTC