Prognosis

Oxford University Vaccine Trials Run Into Hurdle

  • Falling rate of infection means success rate may drop to 50%
  • It’s ambitious to expect vaccine in September, professor says
Covid-19 Vaccine Hunt Heats Up
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The Oxford University team in charge of developing a coronavirus vaccine said a decline in the infection rate will make it increasingly difficult to prove whether it’s been successful, the Telegraph reported.