Researchers are doing their job when clinical trials are put on hold. Data and safety monitoring are part of the process. There are no shortcuts even for the Covid-19 vaccines in development.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 21, 2020

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Covid-19 vaccine researchers left in the dark as trials remain on hold

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