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WHO Reports Over 20 Vaccines Already Being Developed for COVID-19

The World Health Organization confirmed last February 28 that numerous vaccines for the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) are already in development.

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“[W]ork is also progressing on vaccines and therapeutics. More than 20 vaccines are in development globally, and several therapeutics are in clinical trials,” WHO Director-General doctor Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported during a media briefing.

โ€œWe expect the first results in a few weeks.โ€

Ghebreyesus stressed that although there is no vaccine yet, there are precautionary measures people can take to protect themselves from COVID-19.

โ€œYour risk depends on where you live, your age and general health. WHO can provide general guidance. You should also follow your national guidance and consult local health professionals,โ€ he said.

โ€œOur greatest enemy right now is not the virus itself. Itโ€™s fear, rumors, and stigma. And our greatest assets are facts, reason, and solidarity.โ€

Some of these precautions include regularly washing your hands or sanitizing them with alcohol, avoiding crowded areas, and maintaining general hygiene.

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