Chinese scientists 99% sure virus vaccine will work

Scientists in China working on a vaccine for new coronavirus said Thursday that y are 99% sure it will be effective, according to an exclusive report by UK brocaster Sky.

vaccine is being developed by Beijing-based biotech firm Sinovac, which claims it is currently in stage two trials with 1,000 participants in clinical trials.

firm also confirmed to Sky News that it is in talks to carry out final stage three trials in UK.

Sky reported that Sinovac is also building a commercial plant in anor part of Beijing with intention of delivering 100 million doses when vaccine gets final approval for mass rollout.

However, Sinovac is not recommending distribution to whole population, inste focusing on health workers and elderly who will be first to receive vaccine.

Despite a promising start, vaccine won't be rey for months, with stage two trials taking several months before stage three and potential regulatory approval.