JOHANNESBURG - South Africa will begin a coronavirus vaccine trial on Wednesday, the first such test on the continent, with its 2,000 volunteers planned to include some living with HIV.
Along with one of the fastest-growing coronavirus epidemics, South Africa has the world's largest HIV-infected population with about 7 million patients. Participation in trials also smooths the way to vaccine access, because of the country's investment in making sure it works, she said. "Aspen has looked at the short-term needs and can provide 10 million tablets in the next three to four weeks. We would look to ramp up further should there be a need for additional product," chief executive Stephen Saad told Reuters on Tuesday .
Coronavirus cases have surged to more than 100,000 with almost 2,000 deaths, while South Africa's lockdown was eased on June 1.
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