U.S. President Donald Trump said he was looking into making a coronavirus vaccine available free of charge when and if one becomes available.
“We’re looking at that, actually,” Trump said when asked by a reporter at the White House whether a vaccine would be free.
Reuters
Trump recently introduced “Operation Warp Speed,” an initiative to fast-track coronavirus vaccine development with a goal to have FDA approval by January 2021.
Its objective is to finish developing and then to manufacture and distribute a proven coronavirus vaccine as fast as possible. In addition, it will continue accelerating the development of diagnostics and breakthrough therapies.”
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Some experts say his plan raises ethical and safety questions “which are of grave importance not only to pro-life citizens, but to everyone.”
Trump said a vaccine would be for those “who want to get it,” adding, “Not everyone is going to want to get it.”