A US coronavirus vaccine trial is ready to enter its final stages on July 27.
Early results from biotech company Moderna show the vaccine worked to trigger an immune response with mild side effects.
Moderna said the results were promising but further trials needed to take place. The company said it remained on track to deliver about five million doses per year which will be increased to one billion by 2021.
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