coronavirus vaccine created by Oxford University.The vaccine is being developed by scientists from the university and pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca.Initial human trials suggest it is safe and creates an immune response to Covid-19.
However, it is not likely to be ready until next year. US President Donald Trump was considering granting emergency authorisation for the vaccine to be deployed in the US, the Financial Times earlier reported.
But a Number 10 spokesman today said: "We have been clear that we will only roll out a vaccine once it is deemed safe and effective by our regulators."Boris Johnson's government has struck a deal with AstraZeneca to get "first access" to it once approved, the spokesman added."AstraZeneca have entered.