Scientists developing a coronavirus vaccine are “99%” sure it will be effective – and are hoping to produce 100 million. Sinovac, a Beijing-based biotech company, is carrying out a trial with more than 1,000 volunteers.
The firm now is preparing to hold stage 3 experiments in the UK, Sky News reports. Asked whether the vaccine would be successful, Sinova researcher Luo Baishan replied: "Yes, yes.
It must be successful… 99% [sure].” The company is currently in stage 2 of its trials, but tests have become more difficult in China with significantly fewer cases.
Researchers are now looking towards Europe to keep their work going. Helen Yang, senior director of investor relations, added: "We are speaking to several European countries and I