A Russian Research Center wants to test corona vaccines on humans as early as June. As of June 29, the first phase of clinical tests is three Vaccines planned for 180 volunteers, said Rinat Maxjutow, Head of state Research center Vector, at a meeting with Of Russia president Wladimir Putin and chiefs from several scientific institutions on Tuesday.
“The groups of volunteers are already set up,” said Maxjutow. The institution has received more than 300 applications.
First tests possible in May
According to the leader, his scientists worked in a laboratory near the Siberian city Novosibirsk several prototypes of Vaccines developed. Accordingly, these are currently being tested on mice, rabbits and other animals to be the most promising by April 30 vaccine to determine. According to Maxjutov, the first human tests could even start in May, “if that Ministry of Health this approved “.
The vector center did research at the time of Soviet Union on biological weapons and is in possession of samples from a wide variety of viruses – from smallpox to Ebola. In Russia According to official information, there are currently 7,497 cases of infection. 58 people died of Covid-19 lung disease.
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