A human trial for a coronavirus vaccine has kicked off in the United States whereas a senior official confirmed that 45 participants aged between 18 and 55 will receive the shot.
According to the reports, none of the test subjects will be infected with the deadly novel coronavirus during this trial.
To ensure the efficiency and safety of the vaccine, further human trials will take place following the initial one.
As the COVID-19 has been taking over the world rapidly, governmental and independent health firms have been working restlessly to come up with a vaccine.
While the news of first human trials on the horizon sure sounds promising, experts have warned that it will likely take at least one year before the jabs are ready for public use.
According to the World Health Organization, there are currently 35 experimental vaccines being developed and/or tested.
The news follows as President Donald Trump has spoken out about the coronavirus outbreak and urged people to stop stockpiling goods because the situation is under “tremendous control.”
“We’re going to be so good. Relax, we’re doing great. It all will pass,” said Trump on Sunday during a White House press conference.
As the president insisted, there was no need for hoarding goods despite several regions declaring a state of emergency.
“You don’t have to buy so much. Take it easy. Just relax,” Trump added before claiming he talked to major food stores and retailers who confirmed shelves have gone empty due to panic-buying.
Assuring fellow Americans that stores are going to remain open despite the outbreak was also Vice President Mike Pence who said:
“As the president said, he received a commitment from those grocery executives that stores will stay open throughout the days that lie ahead.
“American families can be confident, your local grocery stores will be open, it’s going to be well supplied. And they specifically asked us to encourage Americans just buy your weekly needs in grocery. Because the grocery stores will remain open.”
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