It is to be noted that a new strain of coronavirus rapidly spreading across the UK with his transmission rates.
Coronavirus has caused governments across the world to panic across the world. Prestigious organisations like the World Health Organisation in collaboration with health infrastructures all across the world are trying everything in the power to control the spread of COVID-19.
However, Britain is following a bizarre strategy to stem the spread of the deadly virus. Termed the 'Human Trial Challenge', a hospital in London will intentionally infect 2,500 British citizens with coronavirus. The challenge will be held at the Royal Free Hospital in London.
It is to be noted that a new strain of coronavirus rapidly spreading across the UK with his transmission rates.
Coronavirus vaccine maker Moderna Inc said on Wednesday it expects that the immunity induced by its vaccine would be protective against the coronavirus variants reported in the UK.
The company said it plans to run tests to confirm the vaccine's activity against any strain.
Moderna's comments came amid the British government's plan to place huge swathes of England under its strictest COVID-19 restrictions as a highly infectious virus variant sweeps the country.
All countries of the world are on high alert following the emergence of a new strain of COVID-19.
1. 'Human trial challenge' will be conducted at a hospital in London
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In Britain, 2,500 British citizens will be intentionally infected with the coronavirus. The 'Human Trial Challenge' will be held at the Royal Free Hospital in London. After this, they will all be given the coronavirus vaccine and their health will be monitored. Participants in the challenge will be 18 to 30 years old.
2. 2500 people will participate in tthis challenge
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2500 people will play an important role in the fight against COVID-19 through the challenge. This is being done so that the results of the vaccine test can be monitored better.
3. This is not the first time that this trial is being conducted
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This is not happening for the first time. Earlier, such trials were conducted for diseases such as Typhoid, Malaria, and Flu. Earlier, special care was taken during these trials. Since the immunity in the youth is high, they are being included in this challenge.
4. Participants of the trial will get Rs 4 Lakh
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The British Government will also pay to participate in this challenge. Volunteers who are intentionally coronavirus positive will get around four thousand pounds i.e. about four lakh rupees. These people will be kept locked in clinics for at least two weeks and changes will be monitored.
5. Britain eager to develop vaccine against deadly disease
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Countries around the world have united to fight against Coronavirus. Till now the vaccine seems to be the only way to escape, now Britain has taken this big decision towards making an effective vaccine. If this trial is successful then the lives of millions of people can be saved.
