News
Latest News
news bulletin
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Other News
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Beirut
26
o
Bekaa
18
o
Keserwan
27
o
Metn
27
o
Mount Lebanon
21
o
North
26
o
South
23
o
Live
Video
Audio
Schedule
shows
العربية
watching now
Marhaba Dawle
SUBSCRIBE
Home
Notification
Live
Video
Audio
shows
Beirut
26
o
Bekaa
18
o
Keserwan
27
o
Metn
27
o
Mount Lebanon
21
o
North
26
o
South
23
o
News
Programs
The News
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Programs
Series
Movies
Documentaries
Variety
Comedy
Talk Show
News Bulletin
Sports
Breaking News
Latest News
Highlighted News
Most Read
Videos
العربية
Watch the latest programs and the latest developments on your favorite screen
Shows
Join millions of followers
Who We Are
Contact Us
Advertise With Us
Careers
Channel frequencies
Privacy Policy
Terms and Conditions
WHO hopes for hundreds of millions of vaccine doses this year, 2 billion next year
Coronavirus
18-06-2020 | 10:24
High views
Share
Share
2
min
WHO hopes for hundreds of millions of vaccine doses this year, 2 billion next year
The World Health Organization hopes hundreds of millions of doses of coronavirus vaccine can be produced this year and 2 billion doses by the end of 2021, chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said on Thursday.
The WHO is drawing up plans to help decide who should get the first doses once a vaccine is approved, she said.
Priority would be given to frontline workers such as medics, those who are vulnerable because of age or other illness, and those who work or live in high-transmission settings such as prisons and care homes.
"I'm hopeful, I'm optimistic. But vaccine development is a complex undertaking, it comes with a lot of uncertainty," she said. "The good thing is, we have many vaccines and platforms so even if the first one fails, or the second ones fails, we shouldn't lose hope, we shouldn't give up."
Around 10 potential vaccines are now undergoing trials in humans, in the hope that a shot to prevent infection can become available in coming months. Countries have already begun making deals with pharmaceutical companies to order doses, even before any vaccines have been proven to work.
Swaminathan described the ambition for hundreds of millions of doses this year as optimistic, and the hope for up to 2 billion doses of up to three different vaccines next year as a "big if".
She added that genetic analysis data collected so far showed that the new coronavirus has not yet mutated in any ways that would alter the severity of the illness it causes.
REUTERS
Breaking Headlines
WHO
coronavirus
vaccine
Subscribe to our VOD
SUBSCRIBE
Our visitors readings
d-none hideMe
0
News Bulletin Reports
12:54
As clock ticks, Lebanon faces pressure over UNIFIL and Hezbollah's weapons — the details
News Bulletin Reports
12:54
As clock ticks, Lebanon faces pressure over UNIFIL and Hezbollah's weapons — the details
0
News Bulletin Reports
2025-04-08
Time is running out: Lebanon faces IMF deadline to approve financial reform laws
News Bulletin Reports
2025-04-08
Time is running out: Lebanon faces IMF deadline to approve financial reform laws
0
Lebanon News
11:44
Israeli airstrike on vehicle in Khalde kills one, wounds three: Health Ministry
Lebanon News
11:44
Israeli airstrike on vehicle in Khalde kills one, wounds three: Health Ministry
0
Lebanon News
2025-07-02
Casino du Liban director Roland Khoury detained in BetArabia investigation: Sources to LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-07-02
Casino du Liban director Roland Khoury detained in BetArabia investigation: Sources to LBCI
Videos
d-none hideMe
0
Lebanon News
2025-07-01
Massive fire erupts at unregulated dumpsite in Bchannine, Zgharta district
Lebanon News
2025-07-01
Massive fire erupts at unregulated dumpsite in Bchannine, Zgharta district
0
Lebanon News
2025-06-10
Clash between Lebanese Army and residents of Deir Qanoun Al Nahr results in injuries (Video)
Lebanon News
2025-06-10
Clash between Lebanese Army and residents of Deir Qanoun Al Nahr results in injuries (Video)
0
Lebanon News
2025-06-04
Mexico dedicates garden around Lebanese Emigrant Statue in Beirut to mark 80 years of diplomatic ties
Lebanon News
2025-06-04
Mexico dedicates garden around Lebanese Emigrant Statue in Beirut to mark 80 years of diplomatic ties
0
Lebanon News
2025-05-19
President Aoun to seek Egyptian support for Lebanese Army in detecting explosives and tunnels
Lebanon News
2025-05-19
President Aoun to seek Egyptian support for Lebanese Army in detecting explosives and tunnels
0
Lebanon News
2025-05-15
LBCI Exclusive: US steps up pressure on Hezbollah, Morgan Ortagus details sanctions and vision for Lebanon's future
Lebanon News
2025-05-15
LBCI Exclusive: US steps up pressure on Hezbollah, Morgan Ortagus details sanctions and vision for Lebanon's future
0
Lebanon News
2025-05-11
Kuwait rolls out official welcome for Lebanon's President Aoun – video
Lebanon News
2025-05-11
Kuwait rolls out official welcome for Lebanon's President Aoun – video
0
Lebanon News
2025-05-11
Security incidents temporarily disrupt voting in several Akkar and Minieh-Danniyeh centers
Lebanon News
2025-05-11
Security incidents temporarily disrupt voting in several Akkar and Minieh-Danniyeh centers
0
News Bulletin Reports
2025-05-09
EU ambassador says 'we are not just donors, but genuine partners to Lebanon': Insights from exclusive LBCI interview
News Bulletin Reports
2025-05-09
EU ambassador says 'we are not just donors, but genuine partners to Lebanon': Insights from exclusive LBCI interview
0
Lebanon News
2025-04-23
US envoy Morgan Ortagus hails Lebanese diaspora, says country stands at a crossroads
Lebanon News
2025-04-23
US envoy Morgan Ortagus hails Lebanese diaspora, says country stands at a crossroads
Most read
d-none hideMe
24 hours
7 days
Month
1
Sports News
04:32
Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain, TVE reports
Sports News
04:32
Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain, TVE reports
2
Lebanon News
10:17
Israeli drone targets vehicle on Khalde highway
Lebanon News
10:17
Israeli drone targets vehicle on Khalde highway
3
Lebanon News
03:54
Hezbollah’s Qassem says party won’t surrender weapons or land under pressure
Lebanon News
03:54
Hezbollah’s Qassem says party won’t surrender weapons or land under pressure
4
News Bulletin Reports
12:54
As clock ticks, Lebanon faces pressure over UNIFIL and Hezbollah's weapons — the details
News Bulletin Reports
12:54
As clock ticks, Lebanon faces pressure over UNIFIL and Hezbollah's weapons — the details
5
Lebanon News
11:44
Israeli airstrike on vehicle in Khalde kills one, wounds three: Health Ministry
Lebanon News
11:44
Israeli airstrike on vehicle in Khalde kills one, wounds three: Health Ministry
6
Middle East News
10:40
US imposes new sanctions targeting Iran oil trade, Hezbollah: Treasury Department says
Middle East News
10:40
US imposes new sanctions targeting Iran oil trade, Hezbollah: Treasury Department says
7
Lebanon News
05:46
MEA cancels Paris flight amid French airport strikes, reschedules for Saturday
Lebanon News
05:46
MEA cancels Paris flight amid French airport strikes, reschedules for Saturday
8
Lebanon News
12:14
US Envoy Tom Barrack: Disarming Hezbollah requires a 'carrots and sticks' strategy
Lebanon News
12:14
US Envoy Tom Barrack: Disarming Hezbollah requires a 'carrots and sticks' strategy
Download now the LBCI mobile app
To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world
Google Play
App Store
We use
cookies
We use
cookies
to make
your experience on this
website better.
Accept
Learn More