Bahrain: Over 3,000 volunteers participated in COVID-19 vaccine trial

  • Date: 11-Sep-2020
  • Source: Gulf Insider
  • Sector:Healthcare
  • Country:Bahrain
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Bahrain: Over 3,000 volunteers participated in COVID-19 vaccine trial

More than 3,000 volunteers, including citizens and residents, have participated in the phase III clinical trial for a COVID-19 inactivated vaccine so far.The National Medical Taskforce for Combating Coronavirus (COVID-19) is overseeing the trial of the potential vaccine at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre (BIECC), as part of its efforts to limit the spread of the pandemic.The participants highlighted the importance of taking part in the clinical trials to contribute to efforts to reach a vaccine to the pandemic from which the entire world is suffering, affirming that their experience was positive, as they reported no health problems or side effects.In this regard, Dr. Amal Al-Ghanim stressed the importance of taking the potential vaccine, describing the third phase of the clinical trial as successful and secure.She asserted that