The Dhaka Times Desk People of the world are waiting for a vaccine or a vaccine for the deadly corona virus. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates revealed his thoughts on when the world will be able to get his hands on a vaccine for Covid-19.
In a blog post, he wrote, it will take 18 months to develop the vaccine. In this regard, Bill Gates wrote on the Gatesnotes website that he completely agrees with Anthony S. Fauci, the top infectious disease specialist in the United States and the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, in the field of vaccine development. He said that corona virus vaccine is possible to get within 18 months. But Bill Gates is a little more optimistic and says that the vaccine can be available within 9 months. Again he said at the same time, it may take two years to develop a vaccine.
Explaining the conventional method of vaccine development, Bill Gates said, "Although 18 months seems like a long time, it will be the fastest time for scientists to develop a vaccine." It usually takes 5 years to develop a vaccine. Once you have chosen a disease to target, you need to develop the vaccine and test it in animals. Then testing for safety and efficacy on humans begins.
As Bill Gates points out, this process has been very fast in the case of Covid-19. First: There is no problem with financial development because governments and companies have extended their support to do whatever it takes to find a vaccine.
Apart from this, scientists are already working on various methods to combat Covid-19. Bill Gates said that until April 9, he received information on the development of 115 types of vaccines. Out of which he thinks that 8 to 10 are particularly likely. In addition, Bill Gates also thinks that the vaccines that will come in the beginning will not be 100% perfect. But vaccines will work.
Bill Gates also said, 'If we design the perfect vaccine, we want it to be completely safe and 100% effective. A single dose provides lifetime protection and is easily portable and storable. I hope that the covid 19 vaccine will have all the qualities. However, we cannot expect 100% success in the limited time we are working.
In his blog post, Bill Gates mentioned that even if the vaccine is not 100% perfect, there is no way to stop production. Apart from this, care must also be taken to distribute it equally to all. The reality is that not everyone will be able to get the vaccine at the same time. It will take months – even years – to produce 7 billion doses. We need to start distribution as soon as the first batch is ready.
Despite listing all the challenges ahead, Gates said, 'There is light at the end of the tunnel. We are working tirelessly to get a vaccine as soon as possible. In the meantime, I request you to follow the rules set by your local authorities. In order to be saved from this epidemic, everyone must fulfill their own responsibilities to keep each other safe.
Reference: deshebideshe.com
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Things to do to prevent Corona virus
# stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer surgical mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, face, head must be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried after one use.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.
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