WATCH l Russia has qualified scientists, but transparency lacking: Bogoch:Dr. Isaac Bogoch says there is too little information to decide if Russia's coronavirus vaccine is safe and effective. He said clinical trials were expected to start soon in the United Arab Emirates and the Philippines. The Moscow-based Association of Clinical Trials Organizations (ACTO), a trade body representing the world's top drugmakers in Russia, this week urged the Health Ministry to postpone approval until that final trial had been successfully completed. "Normally you need a large number of people to be tested before you approve a vaccine," said Peter Kremsner of the University Hospital in Tuebingen, Germany, currently testing CureVac's coronavirus vaccine in clinical trials. At least four are in final Phase 3 human trials, according to World Health Organization data.

Source: CBC News August 11, 2020 13:51 UTC