Prognosis

Covid-19 Pushes Thailand’s Vaccine Development to ‘New Era’

  • Vaccine race paves way for research on other diseases
  • About 20 Covid-19 vaccines are being developed in Thailand

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A race to develop a vaccine against Covid-19 is paving the way for researchers in Thailand to produce inoculations against other diseases.

Currently, there are about 20 vaccines against the coronavirus being developed in Thailand. Two of the nation’s most advanced research programs are expecting to start their first phase of clinical trials by early next year.