All developed countries are racing to develop effective vaccines and treatments for Covid-19. It is hoped that vaccines will end the pandemic by inducing immunity to the virus. However, there is no reliable test available to assess people’s immunity to the virus, which raises questions about the feasibility of vaccine development. In this webinar, Dr Ono explained how our immune system fights the Covid-19 infection and how it can be defeated in severely affected patients. He highlighted the key role of lymphocytes and their ‘memory’ function in recovery and immunity. He then reviewed current global efforts to develop treatments and vaccines.
Music: “ものしりのそらへ” by mekoisu (
