Written question asked by Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Labour) on Friday, 17 July 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 31 July 2020. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Friday, 31 July 2020 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Coronavirus: Clinical Trials
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the case for early human challenge trials to assist with the development of a COVID-19 vaccine.
- Answer
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The Vaccine Taskforce fully recognises the importance of effective clinical trials to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of potential vaccines. The case for early human challenge studies is under constant review and we are working at pace to develop a vaccine as quickly as possible.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL6971
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- Disease control Research Vaccination Clinical trials Coronavirus
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- 2020-07-31 15:03:40 +0100
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