COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccine trial paused over 'unexplained illness'

AstraZeneca has paused global trials of its experimental coronavirus vaccine due to an unexplained illness in a study participant. The company is investigating whether the illness is a side-effect from the shot. To read more:

NOTE: An earlier video incorrectly indicated a vaccine could treat COVID-19. In fact, vaccines don’t treat diseases — they aim to protect us.

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