Moderna Claims Its Vaccine Is Nearly 95% Effective

The transcript discusses the efficacy of Moderna's and Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccines. Moderna's vaccine is reported to be 95% effective, with trials involving 30,000 participants. Most COVID-19 cases in the trial were from the placebo group. Pfizer's vaccine is also over 90% effective, potentially leading to two vaccine approvals by the New Year.

What percentage of effectiveness did Moderna report for its COVID-19 vaccine?

• 85%

• 95%

• 90%

• 100%

How many participants were involved in Moderna's phase three trials?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 40,000

• 30,000

In Moderna's trial, how many of the COVID-19 cases were from the placebo group?

• 5

• 45

• 90

• 95

Which company announced a vaccine candidate with over 90% effectiveness?

• AstraZeneca

• Johnson & Johnson

• Novavax

• Pfizer

What is the potential outcome of the vaccine announcements by Moderna and Pfizer?

• Two vaccines could be approved by the New Year

• No vaccines will be approved

• Only one vaccine will be approved

• Vaccines will be delayed until next summer