Top scientist warns not to count on vaccine as worldwide cases hit 5 million

U.S. scientist on coronavirus vaccine: 'I wouldn't count on it'

1 / 2U.S. scientist on coronavirus vaccine: 'I wouldn't count on it'A top U.S. scientist behind groundbreaking research in cancer and HIV/AIDS is warning that a vaccine for the coronavirus may never be found, as the number of global COVID-19 infections surged past 5 million on Thursday.

The United States accounts for 94,083 of those fatalities and more than 1.5 million cases, according to NBC News' tracking — the highest reported totals for any one country. Even without an effective treatment or vaccine, he said the virus can be controlled by identifying infections, finding people who have been exposed and isolating them. People should also wear masks, wash hands, clean surfaces and keep a distance, he said.

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