K-State Biosecurity Research Institute Director Stephen Higgs spoke with KMAN about the development of potential COVID-19 vaccines.
Higgs says there are vaccines currently in the works, but their development will likely take some time.
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According to Higgs, there is vaccine research that has already passed the animal-testing stage, but people shouldn’t expect it to be available any time soon.
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Higgs also spoke to KMAN about the importance of social distancing when it comes to preventing the spread of COVID-19.
He says staying away from other people is particularly important because those with the virus may not show any symptoms.
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He says this same principle also applies to other diseases.
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For tips on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
