“Let’s be very patient — I know how much the stress levels are growing,” Dr. Bourla said. If more than 26 of those people are in the placebo group, then the vaccine is considered likely to be effective. He also said the outside panel would need at least a week to analyze any results, making an answer before the election unlikely. Dr. Bourla said the company would report results if the outside board found the vaccine was either effective or not, but not if there is no definitive conclusion either way. Even if early results come over the next few weeks, most Americans are not likely to get the vaccine anytime soon.

Source: New York Times October 27, 2020 19:52 UTC