By Cécile D., Manon C. Posted on December 27, 2020 4:38 PM Updated on December 27, 2020 4:38 PM
British pharmaceutical group AstraZeneca has announced that its vaccine offers “100% protection” against severe forms of Covid-19.
AstraZeneca, the British pharmaceutical group, industrial partner ofOxford University when developing a file vaccine against the COVID-19[feminine[feminine, has just announced that his the vaccine is 100% effective against severe forms of the coronavirus. Good news like the vaccination has started in France for the most vulnerable people.
In Sunday Times, AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot announces that “ We believe we have found the winning formula and how to achieve efficacy which, with two doses, is as high as that of the others. “He adds that his vaccine provided a” 100% protection »Against severe forms of COVID-19[FEMALE[FEMININE
The laboratory announced that it would quickly submit these results to the authorities in order to obtain a approbation. The group aims 3 billion doses product, which will be available in 2021.
Finally, note that unlike Pfizer vaccine which can only be stored at minus 70 degrees, the AstraZeneca vaccine is cheaper (only four dollars a dose) and easier to store. “ This vaccine developed here is easier to administer than that of Pfizer because it does not need to be stored at -70 degrees. “ UK Health Minister Matt Hancock responded to Sky News.
When this vaccine goes on sale, it should facilitate mass vaccination of the general public. the United Kingdom has already ordered 100 million doses the AstraZeneca vaccine, of which 40 million available at the end of March.
Now, we must also ask the question of the effectiveness of the vaccine mutant forms of the virus. Although there is an increase in the number of people infected with new strain of Covid-19, laboratories must remain vigilant. “ For now, we believe the vaccine should remain effective », Pascal Soriot indicated. “ But we can’t be sure so we’ll try it out “. He assured that the new versions were prepared just in case, hoping not to need them: ” You must be prepared. “
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