Coronavirus likely to become as 'endemic' as the flu and a vaccine might not be able to stop it, top UK scientist says

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Coronavirus likely to become as 'endemic' as the flu, top UK scientist says

Covid-19 is likely to become as "endemic" as the annual flu virus, according to the U.K.'s chief scientific advisor.Health workers are dressing with protective suits and face maks. The collection of swab samples by medical staff in the drive-in testing center of San Filippo Neri hospital in Roma, Italy on October 19, 2020.LONDON — Covid-19 is likely to become as "endemic" as the annual flu virus, according to the U.K.'s chief scientific advisor.

"We can't be certain, but I think it's unlikely we will end up with a truly sterilizing vaccine, something that completely stops infection, and it's likely this disease will circulate and be endemic, that's my best assessment," Patrick Vallance"Clearly as management becomes better, as you get vaccination which would decrease the chance of infection and the severity of disease ...

 

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