> The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used coronavirus vaccine says people can rest assured the shots are safe, Ok. But did anyone expec

> The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used coronavirus vaccine says people can rest assured the shots are safe, Ok. But did anyone expect her to say anything else? This is obviously a (slightly?) veiled pitch for backers, more funding, and perhaps some regulatory freedom. It's unfortunate that the media can't resist the temptation to pitch this as news. It's not. It's interesting. There's certainly intrigue at 50k ft. But you don't ask the cow, "What do you think of milk?" Promise and hope should be tempered with context. We've been to this rodeo before.