First human trial results raise hopes for coronavirus vaccine

Eight initial volunteers in US produced an antibody response from Moderna ’s RNA vaccineCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe first results from human trials of a vaccine against Covid-19 have given a glimmer of hope after a US firm ’s study produced positive results in a group of eight volunteers.These results – which come a day after the UK government revealeda deal to secure 30m dosesof a rival Oxford University vaccine, should it be successful – showed that each of the participants produced an antibody response on a par with that seen in people who have had the disease. And they suggest that the vaccine is safe for use in humans.Continue reading...
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