AFP PhotoLondon: The lead developer of the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine warned the next pandemic could be "more lethal," urging better preparedness in a speech set to be aired Monday. It could be more contagious, or more lethal, or both," Gilbert said in her draft Richard Dimbleby Lecture, to be broadcast Monday evening. The Oxford/AstraZeneca jab, which was the first coronavirus vaccine to be approved for use in the UK, is used in more than 170 countries globally. It is significantly cheaper and easier to deliver than others, and is credited with increasing vaccine access in poorer countries. "Until we know more, we should be cautious, and take steps to slow down the spread of this new variant," Gilbert said.

Source: Manila Times December 06, 2021 21:39 UTC