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COVID-19 vaccine poised for final test

Posted at 8:43 AM, Jul 15, 2020
and last updated 2020-07-15 08:43:38-04

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the U.S. is boosting people's immune systems as scientists had hoped.

Researchers say the shots are poised to begin key final testing soon, as their current 45-person study is going as planned.

They say the vaccine will take its most important step on July 27, when a 30-thousand person study will begin.

It will prove if the vaccine is strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.