As global cases of coronavirus rise to more than 200,000, scientists around the world are working desperately to find a vaccine. Now, a team of scientists at the University of Southampton have joined the race. The trial - led by Tom Wilkinson, professor of respiratory medicine in the faculty of medicine and a consultant in respiratory medicine at University Hospital Southampton - will involve 100 patients at Southampton and up to ten other NHS hospitals. Richard Marsden, chief executive of of Synairgen, added: 'We have worked intensively with the relevant authorities and collaborators to enable SNG001 to be assessed in Covid-19 patients. 'A successful outcome from this trial in Covid-19 patients would be a major breakthrough in the fight against this coronavirus pandemic.'

Source: Daily Mail March 19, 2020 02:11 UTC