A researcher works in a laboratory at the vaccine unit of the French drugmaker Sanofi's Pasteur plant in Marcy-l'Etoile, France. (Reuters Photo)The head of the World Health Organization hailed the rapid progress towards a Covid-19 vaccine but insisted Friday that every country had to reap the benefits. “Never in history has vaccine research progressed so quickly. We must apply the same urgency and innovation to ensuring that all countries benefit from this scientific achievement,” said Tedros. The UN health agency’s director-general thanked Thailand and Italy for offering to provide materials and pioneer the new approach, and Switzerland for offering a laboratory.

Source: Bangkok Post November 13, 2020 13:18 UTC