Russia says it will begin administering a vaccine that has not completed its testing.
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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.
Canada Has Placed Its First Vaccine Order, but Don’t Expect a ‘Silver Bullet’
Before the federal government announced an order for millions of doses of a still unproven vaccine, its top doctor sounded a note of caution.
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.
Canada’s Key Role in Creating a Once Awaited Vaccine
An American researcher created the polio vaccine, but a Toronto lab and a pioneering female scientist made its mass production possible.
A Viral Epidemic Splintering Into Deadly Pieces
There’s not just one coronavirus outbreak in the United States. Now there are many, each requiring its own mix of solutions.
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.