UK coronavirus vaccine trial halted
A leading coronavirus vaccine developer has been forced to hold a late-stage trial after a UK volunteer candidate suffered a suspected serious adverse reaction. AstraZeneca Plc - which is working…
A COVID-19 vaccine needs the public’s trust – and it’s risky to cut corners on clinical trials, as Russia is
On Aug. 11, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that a coronavirus vaccine developed in the country has been registered for use. Russian Health Ministry/Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Abram L.…
Russia says it has world’s first COVID-19 virus – CNN
Moscow (CNN)Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the approval of a coronavirus vaccine for use on Tuesday, claiming it as a "world first," amid continued concern and unanswered questions over its safety…
COVID-19 treatment: Regeneron antibody cocktail shows promise
Researchers in the U.S. have shown both preventive and treatment effects of an antibody cocktail in animal models of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) - the agent that…