Trials for three Covid-19 vaccines promising but more work still needed, say experts


Human trials of three coronavirus vaccines being developed by (clockwise from far left) multinational drugmaker AstraZeneca and Oxford University; CanSino Biologics and China's military research unit; and US drugmaker Pfizer and German biotech company BioNTech have shown encouraging results. AFP/Reuters/Bloomberg

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): The global fight against Covid-19 received a boost on Monday (July 20) with the release of encouraging findings from human trials of three coronavirus vaccines, including a closely watched one being developed by Oxford University.

The results showed that the vaccines being tested did not cause any dangerous side effects, and that they could coax a protective response from the human body.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Singapore , covid-19 , vaccine , research

   

Next In Aseanplus News

Cambodia records 22.5% rise in foreign tourist arrivals in first quarter of 2024
‘Why haven’t you aged?’: Former child actor Hao Shao-wen, 34, to singer Jimmy Lin, 49
Northern Laos' holiday haven Luang Prabang sees surging visits during Lao New Year festival
Bella Astillah heartbroken and disappointed husband Aliff conspired with another woman against her
Brunei top university and private company joining forces to relocate protected pitcher plants
Johor-Singapore RTS over 70% complete, says Transport Minister
Sergeant Kiang, co-creator of Singapore's famous boneless Chatterbox Chicken Rice, dies at 86
Bank Indonesia raises interest rates to highest level in seven years; surprise hike may not be the last seen this year
Thailand to appoint former energy executive Pichai as its new finance minister, sources say
Meta sued in Japan over celebrity investment scams

Others Also Read