Major milestone in development of a COVID-19 vaccine

Tests begin of COVID-19 vaccine at University of Queensland

Tests begin of COVID-19 vaccine at University of Queensland Source: AAP/UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND POOL

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Human trials of a candidate COVID-19 vaccine have begun in Queensland, with the first participants receiving their shots today.

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