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First Phase 3 clinical trial of a coronavirus vaccine in the United States begins
CNN notes that "The Moderna/NIH vaccine is one of 25 in clinical trials around the world, according to the World Health Organization." It doesn't say anything about the phases of those trials.
"U.S. Moderna engaging warp 3" sounds more impressive that "We're number five" (in phase 3 trials).
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"U.S. Moderna engaging warp 3" sounds more impressive that "We're number five" (in phase 3 trials).
For a more global perspective on where various phase 3 trials are being conducted and why (scientific and political), here's an ABC News story:
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/vaccine-developers-launch-phase-studies-us-brazil-india/story?id=71584173
For a racing form, here's one from the NYTimes:
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/science/coronavirus-vaccine-tracker.html