Human trials of a COVID-19 vaccine have begun in Queensland

120 volunteers were chosen from 4,000 applicants to take part in clinical trials for a potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by the University of Queensland.

More than 4000 Queenslanders put their hands up to participate in the trial. Source: Picture alliance

Over the next few days, fifteen volunteers will initially take part, with more than 100 others to follow in the coming months.