Economics

Fate of Global Economy Rests More Than Ever on Finding Vaccine

  • Economic officials say full recovery relies on the scientists
  • Health experts caution that finding a vaccine will take time

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As sections of the global economy tip-toe toward reopening, it’s becoming clearer that a full recovery from the worst slump since the 1930s will be impossible until a vaccine or treatment is found for the deadly coronavirus.