Biden’s scientific advisers to meet vaccine manufacturers

Dr Anthony Fauci said vaccines will not allow people to flip a switch to return to normal life (Graeme Jennings/Pool via AP/PA)

Joe Biden’s scientific advisers are to meet with vaccine makers in the coming days as the presidential transition remains stalled because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge that he lost the election.

A delayed hand-off is especially problematic during a public health crisis, the government’s top infectious disease expert said.