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Vietnam to test COVID-19 vaccine in macaque monkeys

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported that it started testing the vaccine on 12 macaque macaques, a macaca mulatta, with the results of this test being the foundation. For the next step of human vaccine testing

Company director, Du Duanad, said the vaccine test was held on an island outside the northern province of Quang Ninh province, with the monkeys participating in the test aged between three to five years, each weighing more. 3 kg and was divided into two groups, after which the monkeys were vaccinated for a period of time. 3 months before the blood sample is taken for further analysis.

The test follows a similar model that could be used for later human testing, with the macaque receiving two vaccinations 18-21 days apart and after the second vaccination. Over a one-month period, the research team will assess the immune response of these monkeys to determine differences between the receiving and not vaccinated groups.

Earlier in June The company has conducted a vaccine test on mice. By collecting data from mice testing already

Vietnam confirmed a total of 1,180 COVID-19 cases and 35 deaths as of Sunday (Nov. 1), with no new local cases reported for 60 consecutive days. already

Breaking news channel: slotxo

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