We’ve been told for months that the race to find a vaccine is more of a marathon than a sprint. How is it that Russia has managed to score the ultimate coup and finish testing a vaccine months before anyone else? We actually have no idea if it is safe and effective at all. Phase one trials are very simple – give the vaccine to a small group of people at different doses to see which one is safe. Russia approves Sputnik V Covid vaccine despite testing safety concerns Read moreThis leaves us with the obvious conclusion: no one really knows if this vaccine actually works.

Source: The Guardian August 12, 2020 05:26 UTC