Racing Against Time: Developing a Vaccine Amid a Global Pandemic

The chapter delves into the challenges faced in developing a vaccine for a novel disease, focusing on the emergence of a mystery virus in China in 2020. From the initial reports of SARS-like pneumonia cases in Wuhan to the urgent need for a vaccine globally, the conversation explores the complexities and stages involved in the lengthy process, emphasizing safety, efficacy, and regulatory hurdles. It also highlights the adaptation of RNA vaccine technology by a Biotechnology Company to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and the World Health Organization's efforts in enhancing the global response to the outbreak.