'First coronavirus vaccine could be ready by September in time for possible second wave'
Dr Gao however was confident thatHe admitted however it would only be an "emergency vaccine" - with a wider shot available at the start of next year.He added safety of the general population must be a priority while developing the vaccine.
Dr Gao added the vaccine may be given to healthcare workers on the frontline if it was successful in tests. More than 800 people have been recruited for the study of the shot which was developed by the Oxford University. The top doc insisted he "never, ever" publicly denied that coronavirus could be transmitted between people during an interview with state media.
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