Coronavirus vaccine could give 'positive results' by Christmas and 'roll out in 9 months'

A coronavirus vaccine could be rolled out in the UK nine months from now - with trials hoping to report 'positive' results before Christmas, a leading scientist has said. Prof Peter Openshaw, who advises the government's SAGE group, said there were reasons for a glimmer of hope after a major trial was restarted following a patient's unexplained illness yesterday. But he and other scientists made clear a vaccine will not be ready in time for any second wave this winter. Prof Openshaw said 'before the winter of 2021/22', there may a vaccine that is effective. But he also cautioned that it would not be available that soon in every country in the world.