Oxford coronavirus vaccine trial on hold over 'potentially unexplained illness'

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The Oxford University coronavirus vaccine trial is halted in what drug maker AstraZeneca describes as a 'routine' action taken when there is a potentially unexplained illness among participants.

The Oxford University coronavirus vaccine trial has been halted in what drug maker AstraZeneca described as a "routine" action taken when there is a potentially unexplained illness among participants.

The Federal Government last month signed an agreement with the UK-based company to secure the potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University, if its trials prove successful.

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