A coronavirus vaccine doesn't mean the pandemic is over

Dr. Anthony Fauci thinks that drug companies may develop a COVID-19 vaccine before year’s end.

But that doesn’t mean the pandemic will be over.

Distributing hundreds of millions of vaccine doses will pose an enormous challenge, and our country’s medical supply chain — responsible for producing, transporting, and delivering crucial equipment and treatments — is already overwhelmed.

From shortages of life-saving medical devices to logistical obstacles, the United States is woefully unprepared — especially since the flu season will complicate the rollout of any such vaccine.

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