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Peru's President verifies COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials

Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Republic

Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Republic

11:36 | Lima, Sep. 29.

President Martin Vizcarra on Tuesday verified Phase 3 clinical trials of the COVID-19 candidate vaccine developed by Chinese laboratory Sinopharm.

The event was held at Lima-based San Marcos University (UNMSM).

There were 40 volunteers who participated in the first day of this research process linked to the second group.

The Peruvian team of experts is led by Eduardo Ticona —an infectious disease physician and principal professor at the aforementioned institution.

The President was joined by Ministers Pilar Mazzetti (Health) and Mario Lopez (Foreign Affairs) on the occasion.

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Published: 9/29/2020