Oxford vaccine is ‘really, really good news’: Matt Hancock welcomes news of 90 per cent efficacy

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock welcomed news that a coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University may be up to 90 per cent effective at preventing people from getting Covid-19, preliminary data shows. Overall results from phase three of the trial show the vaccine is 70.4 per cent effective. But when administered at a half dose and then a full dose the vaccine can be up to 90 per cent effective, the scientists said. For the latest developments, follow our liveblog here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/coronavirus-news-lockdown-end-christmas-vaccine-pfizer-covid/ Subscribe to The Telegraph on YouTube ► https://bit.ly/3idrdLH

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