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Covid-19 Vaccine Trials To Begin In South Africa

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Covid-19 Vaccine Trials To Begin In South Africa

Covid-19 Vaccine Trials To Begin In South Africa

A critical Covid-19 vaccine trial is underway in South Africa.

The initial results for the Oxford developed vaccine have been promising.

Researchers however say that the real test for the experimental vaccine will come in South Africa.

According to CNN, scientists in Johannesburg are trying to enroll 2,000 participants in the vaccine trial.

South Africa has reported over 381,000 cases of COVID-19, with a death toll of 5,368.


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