AstraZeneca reiterated it expects data from late-stage trials of the Covid-19 vaccine later this year, doctors in England have been put on standby for the possible roll-out of the jab before Christmas, which would potentially turn the tide in the fight against the deadly virus.An October data showed the vaccine, called AZD1222 or ChAdOx1 nCoV-19, produces an immune response in both old and young adults.
AstraZeneca is expected to publish eagerly awaited late-stage clinical trial data in the coming weeks.Speaking to BBC, chief executive of the National Health Service in England, Simon Stevens said that with over 200 coronavirus vaccines in development, one will “hopefully" be available in the first part of next year, but doctors will be.