There are an estimated 200 entities around the world currently pursuing COVID-19 vaccines, a scientific effort that has been likened to the space race but even more global. At the same time, nations are racing to secure access to any vaccines once they are developed, Canada included. The Star’s Road to a Vaccine series has been following these developments and many more, including human trials. Alex Boyd, a reporter in The Star’s Calgary Bureau, has been following this story, and she joins This Matters to give an update on Canada’s strategy, what some the challenges are and what some of the realities are in terms of expectations on any potential vaccine’s arrival. Listen to this episode and more at This Matters or subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.

Source: thestar September 17, 2020 19:34 UTC