DARPA Races To Create a “Firebreak” Treatment for the Coronavirus – IEEE Spectrum
When DARPA launched its Pandemic Preparedness Platform (P3) program two years ago, the pandemic was theoretical. It seemed like a prudent idea to develop a quick response to emerging infectious diseases. Researchers working under the program sought ways to confer instant (but short-term) protection from a dangerous virus or bacteria.
Today, as the novel coronavirus causes a skyrocketing number of COVID-19 cases around the world, the researchers are racing to apply their experimental techniques to a true pandemic playing out in real time. Right now, they have one shot on goal, says DARPA program manager Amy Jenkins. We re really hoping it works.
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