The first batch of public data from the “Sputnik V” vaccine showed that it was safe and produced an immune response. No one knows yet whether it prevents coronavirus infections.
Tag: Clinical Trials
DIY Coronavirus Vaccines? These Scientists Are Giving Themselves Their Own
Impatient for a coronavirus vaccine, dozens of scientists around the world are giving themselves — and sometimes, friends and family — their own unproven versions.
Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today
The F.D.A. is expanding use of antibody-rich plasma as a treatment. Does it work?
Russia Is Miffed by Cool Reception for Coronavirus Vaccine
Russian officials and scientists dismiss warnings about safety as Western jealousy and sour grapes. But only 24 percent of Russian doctors would take the vaccine, one survey shows.
Russia Approves Coronavirus Vaccine Before Completing Tests
The country became the first in the world to approve a possible vaccine against the virus, despite warnings from the global authorities against cutting corners.
Russia Approves Coronavirus Vaccine Before Completing Tests
The country’s regulators became the first in the world to approve a possible vaccine against the virus, despite warnings from the global authorities against cutting corners.
Russia Sets Mass Vaccination for October After Shortened Trial
The announcement raised concerns that Russia would begin inoculations and declare victory in the race for a coronavirus vaccine without fully testing its product.
Indian Billionaires Bet Big on Head Start in Coronavirus Vaccine Race
The world’s largest vaccine producer, the Serum Institute, announced a plan to make hundreds of millions of doses of an unproven inoculation. It’s a gamble with a huge upside. And huge risks.
Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine Test in Monkeys Shows Promise
This coronavirus vaccine developed by government researchers and Moderna enabled the animals to quickly clear the infection from their lungs.
Moderna and Pfizer Begin Late-Stage Coronavirus Vaccine Trials
The studies each aim to enroll 30,000 people and determine whether the vaccines are safe and effective.