February 27, 2020

Emergence of Novel Coronavirus 2019-nCoV: Need for Rapid Vaccine and Biologics Development

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Public Health Policy and Practice

• Authors provide a detailed review of what is known and not known about SARS-CoV-19. They conclude that collaborative efforts of researchers are needed to fill the knowledge gaps about this new virus, to develop the proper diagnostic tools, and effective treatment to combat this infection. The need for rapid vaccine development and the potential of a plant system for biopharmaceutical development are discussed.

Shanmugaraj et al. (Feb 22, 2020): Emergence of Novel Coronavirus 2019-nCoV: Need for Rapid Vaccine and Biologics Development. Pathogens. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pathogens9020148