The global health body is monitoring 141 vaccines, which are under trials as a potential remedy to the Covid-19 disease. Of these, 13 are under clinical trials, while 128 are on the pre-clinical stage. SEE ALSO: AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine likely to protect for a year - CEOThe 13 vaccines on clinical trials, as of June 18, 2020, are between phases one and three. The trials of the two drugs have been approved by WHO after the initial trials showed positive effects of Covid-19 patients. Hydroxychloroquine failed three clinical trials despite scientists believing it had potential to treat the virus.

Source: Standard Digital June 19, 2020 16:30 UTC