Turkey begins Phase III trials of Chinese coronavirus vaccine


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ISTANBUL: Turkey began final Phase III trials of an experimental Chinese coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday, Turkish media reported. The vaccine will be administered to between 1,200-1,300 health workers over 10 days and a second dose will be given 14 days after the first, broadcasters CNN Turk and Haberturk said. The results of the trial will be sent the World Health Organization (WHO). The vaccine candidate will later be administered to volunteers with chronic diseases, with the aim of vaccinating 13,000 people, the broadcasters said. The health ministry did not comment on the reports. Health Minister Fahrettin Koca is due to...