UK scientists are hopeful that a coronavirus vaccine could be ready as soon as September. Sarah Gilbert, a professor of vaccinology at Oxford University, says she is "80% confident" that a jab being developed by her team will be proved effective by the autumn.
The Times reports that human trials are set to begin on the vaccine in a fortnight, making it one of the most promising efforts in the world.
The UK government has also indicated that, if results look positive, it is prepared to fund millions of doses in advance. This means that if the tests are successful, an immunisation against Covid-19 would be widely available to the public immediately. Follow the latest coronavirus updates here With medical experts fearing that lifting