First Phase 3 Coronavirus Vaccine Candidate Begins Testing in US

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First Phase 3 Coronavirus Vaccine Candidate Begins Testing in US

First Phase 3 Coronavirus Vaccine Candidate Begins Testing in US The experimental vaccine, developed by Moderna and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, began Phase 3 trials on Monday.

Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel, via statement The trial will consist of about 30,000 adult volunteers who will be separated into a trial group and a control group, according to CNN.

Moderna, along with several other drug manufacturers, have received funding for vaccine research through the federal governmentโ€™s Operation Warp Speed program.

The World Health Organization currently lists roughly 25 potential vaccines in clinical trials worldwide.


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