Oxford Covid-19 vaccine trial shows similar effects in older and younger adults
19 November 2020 |
1:23 pm
The Oxford coronavirus vaccine shows a strong immune response in adults in their 60s and 70s, raising hopes that it can protect age groups most at risk from the virus.
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