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Trial of potentially variant-proof vaccine ongoing in Western Cape

Posted in: COVID-19, Latest

An experimental COVID-19 vaccine currently in Phase I trials being run by the University of Cape Town has a unique design that might allow it to offer better protection against current and future variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Elri Voigt provides an update on the trial and unpacks the science behind this vaccine candidate.

Trial of potentially variant-proof vaccine ongoing in Western Cape

COVID-19: Understanding immunity and what it means for a vaccine

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Immunity to COVID-19 is much more interesting and much more complicated than simply something you do or do not have. Kathryn Cleary spoke to two experts about what we know about COVID-19 immunity and the implications of that for antibody testing and the development of vaccines.