Vaccine Trials Begin In Africa As COVID-19 Worries Mount For Continent

Vaccine Trials Begin In Africa As COVID-19 Worries Mount For Continent

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The video discusses the ongoing clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccine in South Africa, developed by Oxford University. A volunteer shares his feelings about participating in the trials. The video highlights the impact of COVID-19 in Africa, with a focus on the healthcare challenges faced by countries like South Sudan. It also outlines the goals of the vaccine trials, including assessing safety and immune response. Other African countries are looking to join the trials to combat the pandemic.

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What are the two countries mentioned alongside South Africa that are also conducting clinical trials?

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How many coronavirus cases and deaths were reported by the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?

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