Moderna coronavirus vaccine nearly 95% effective in early analysis

Published November 16, 2020 12:42pm ET



Pharmaceutical company Moderna announced that its lead vaccine candidate is nearly 95% effective based on an early analysis from an independent board.

“This is a pivotal moment in the development of our COVID-19 vaccine candidate,” Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel said on Monday. “This milestone is only possible because of the hard work and sacrifices of so many.”

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