Trump: Vaccine Weeks Away
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said a vaccine against the deadly coronavirus could be three or four weeks away.
Oxford Begins Human Trials of New COVID-19 Vaccine
A new experimental COVID-19 vaccine originating from the University of Oxford has begun human trials in Australia in partnership with the Serum Institute of India.
Iran, Russia Planning Joint Production of COVID-19 Vaccine
Senior Iranian and Russian officials have weighed plans for joint production of a vaccine for the novel coronavirus.
Rouhani Unveils Plan to Purchase COVID-19 Vaccine
President Hassan Rouhani called on the country’s Health Ministry to make all the arrangements necessary for the purchase of vaccines so far developed by other countries.
COVID-19 Vaccine Can’t End Pandemic Alone, WHO Warns
WHO says a vaccine will be a “vital tool” in the global fight against the coronavirus, but it won’t end the COVID-19 pandemic on its own
Third Stage of Russian Coronavirus Vaccine Research to Kick off
The third (post-registration) stage of the research on the coronavirus vaccine developed by the Russian Health Ministry’s N. F. Gamaleya Federal Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology may begin in 7-10 days.
First Batch of COVID-19 Vaccine Produced: Interfax
Russia has produced the first batch of its new vaccine for COVID-19, Interfax quoted the Health Ministry as saying on Saturday.
Russians May Get Full Access to Vaccine in a Year
Russians will hopefully get full access to the novel coronavirus vaccine developed by the center in about 9-12 months.
Philippines Planning for Russian Vaccine Clinical Trial in October
The Philippines plans to launch clinical trials for a Russian coronavirus vaccine in October, with President Rodrigo Duterte expected to be inoculated as early as May next year.
Iranian President: Coronavirus Vaccine Production Process Promising
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani highlighted the promising steps that local scientists have taken in recent months in producing a vaccine for the novel coronavirus.