Virus Vaccine Trial, Faster Testing Are Bright Spots in Outbreak

The first human trial for a Covid-19 vaccine and steps to speed up coronavirus testing were small glimmers of hope as the virus spreads across the U.S.

The good news comes as the school and business closures sweep across the country and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended against any gathering larger than 50 people for the next eight weeks.

While a commercial coronavirus vaccine is likely more than a year away, the first human trial, which started Monday in the Seattle area, is advancing at an unheard of pace for medical research. Seattle is the epicenter ...