The coronavirus has infected more than 12.91 million people around the world as of Monday, killing at least 569,128 people.
two of their vaccine candidates were granted "fast track" status by the U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationThe companies said in a statement that the designation was based on preliminary data from the candidates' phases one and two trials, which are still ongoing.
The companies said they expect to start late-stage clinical trials that will involve up to 30,000 participants as soon as later this month.Citizens walk at the pedestrian zone in Guetersloh, western Germany.Germany can prevent a second wave of the coronavirus later this year if people remain vigilant, the country's health minister said, warning German holidaymakers not to be complacent over the risks.
"We have to try particularly now in the holiday season to prevent infections," Jens Spahn told a news conference Monday, Reuters reported. "We don't automatically have to expect a second wave in the autumn and winter. Together, as a society, we can prevent that, as we did once before: breaking the wave and keeping the pandemic in check."
Spahn said it was important to remain alert when traveling abroad and that he was worried by pictures showing holidaymakers ignoring social distancing rules. —
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