Around the globe the race to develop a vaccine against the New Coronavirus continues apace. The World Health Organization is now tracking more than 170 prospect vaccines. In the pre-clinical phase, scientists test if the vaccine triggers an immune reaction in animals. In stage 1 testing, the vaccine is provided to a little group of individuals to see if it is safe. Phase 2 involves a somewhat bigger research group to evaluate dosages; and in phase 3, the vaccine is offered to thousands of individuals to ensure it’s effective. So far there are no successful prospects. Vaccines typically require years of testing; and time to build up production volume. The WHO has said it doesn’t expect extensive vaccinations against coronavirus till mid-2021 Even that is positive.
Germany’s top biotech companies and clinics are rushing to come up with a vaccine to beat the unique coronavirus. Some are already carrying out human testing – after the prolonged approval process was speeded up. The stakes are that high.
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