A researcher at the Sinovac Biotech facilities in Beijing prepares a test on an experimental vaccine for the Covid-19 coronavirus. Photo: AFP
Coronavirus: as the pursuit for a vaccine accelerates, calls grow for transparency in clinical trials
- Speed of development raises concerns about possible compromises in safety, experts note, and public trust will be essential for widespread acceptance
- Pfizer, Moderna and AstroZeneca have released information about protocols usually kept confidential
A researcher at the Sinovac Biotech facilities in Beijing prepares a test on an experimental vaccine for the Covid-19 coronavirus. Photo: AFP