j4remi wrote:Nazrmohamed wrote:j4remi wrote:https://www.statnews.com/2020/09/28/operation-warp-speed-vast-military-involvement/
I get the distribution value of military involvement but this seems like a bit much...
I feel you but as you eluded to theres a huge distribution value to it. No unions, no 8hr shift with care for feelings, less media intervention. Just get the job done.
My only concern would be if the distribution voices overtake the actual science based voices in the room. Distribution is only half the battle; actually having a reliable vaccine with good supporting evidence that is shared transparently is the other half. When we hear Operation Warp Speed has military involvement, that makes a ton of sense. But I just want to make sure the science part gets done right before the distribution concerns are the focal point.
last night watched a report that says Moderna stated their trials could wrap up and be ready for distribution by March. Meanwhile, Pfizer said the same process could be done in the next month. The medical advisor in the piece said Moderna and Pfizer are basically on the same track clinically and in terms of trial timelines. Basically, they were saying Moderna was being truthful and there was no way Pfizer could meet those timelines. IOW, Pfizer seems to be politicizing this whereas Moderna was being on the up and up. I'm just filing that tidbit away for when I confirm who is providing my vaccine when the time comes to get a shot