With the United States death toll from COVID-19 topping 185,000 ​and cases surging past six million, hope for containing the disease is now largely placed in the furious pursuit of a vaccine. 

'Operation Warp Speed' as it's called - is compressing developmental stages - while claiming to adhere to all safety standards - in a bid to fast-track a breakthrough.

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