Statistically, a 60% efficacious vaccine, if the only available option, would have been a welcome sign of relief. Remember that the influenza seasonal vaccines

Statistically, a 60% efficacious vaccine, if the only available option, would have been a welcome sign of relief. Remember that the influenza seasonal vaccines are only about that effective, and they do a significant amount of good. 94% is more than we were asking for and expecting. Seasonal influenza is a big deal but not a total crisis for a reason. It’s reasonable to say that a moderately effective vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 significantly decreases the chances of an exponential growth fueled outbreak or total Wild West mutation.