Testing a Russian vaccine against the coronavirus in humans will begin in the coming days, when will the two-week isolation volunteers. This was reported in the Ministry of defense of Russia.
Now the military Department in conjunction with the SIC of epidemiology and Microbiology named after N. F. Gamal is preparing for the start of clinical trials, which will test the safety and tolerability of the drug components. First, the vaccine will be introduced to the first group of participants, then the experts will carry out the consistent vaccination of the rest of the volunteers to assess the effectiveness of the drug and the study the process of antibody production, RIA Novosti reported.
it is Noted that now all the participants are healthy, they are under constant supervision of military physicians. “Taken blood tests for antibodies IgG and IgM, smear from the oropharynx for diagnostic PCR on the CoViD-19. All volunteers have a high degree of motivation, well tolerated quarantine and preparation for the main phase of the tests,” – said the Agency.
Previously, the defense Ministry said that the selection of the military to test the vaccine from COVID-19 was voluntary. Was formed two groups of military and civilians. Only 50 volunteers, including 10 medical workers. Trial participants between 25 to 50 years.
