Queensland (Australia) COVID-19 human vaccine trials to start

A COVID-19 vaccine developed by the University of Queensland is now ready to be tested on humans, giving hope of a breakthrough in combating the virus which has caused a worldwide pandemic.

The human testing of the "molecular clamp" vaccine candidate, to start on Monday, follows encouraging results from animal testing trials conducted in the Netherlands, the Sunday Mail in Brisbane reports.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk praised UQ for their search for a COVID-19 vaccine and said she expected the university to reveal more on Monday.

The premier said she has been encouraged by the work of the UQ scientists and their advancements so far.

"We know UQ is at the forefront of some of the work they're doing and they'll be making further announcements tomorrow," she told reporters on Sunday.

"We are very encouraged by the news from UQ.

"It's the early stages...and we have great scientists here in Queensland and they are doing a remarkable job."

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6829217/qld-covid-19-human-vaccine-trials-to-start/?cs=14264#gsc.tab=0

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