Fauci Seeks Scientific Sprint to Create Universal Virus Vaccine

Anthony S. Fauci has for years lectured on the need for a universal vaccine that could protect against all strains of the flu, warning three years ago that without one, “a single virus would result in a world catastrophe.”

Now that the Covid-19 pandemic has proven that prediction correct—even if that single virus is a different one altogether—Fauci sees a need that’s just as critical. But he also also sees the potential for getting one, thanks to the research that produced vaccines from Pfizer Inc. and Moderna Inc. in record time.

“It really behooves us to take a look at ...