Health
Oxford scientists preparing to design new versions of Covid vaccine in response to variants – The Independent
Exclusive: Oxford team adopting ‘at-risk’ approach and intend to begin synthesising new versions of vaccine without waiting to find out if they will be needed
The team behind the Oxford vaccine is preparing to design new versions of its jab in response to the different coronavirus variants that have emerged in the UK and elsewhere, The Independent understands.
Scientists at the university are currently assessing the ability of their vaccine to provide protection against the British and South African variants which were detected late last year, with the results of this analysis set to be released within the first half of next month.
However, the Oxford…
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