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The COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Results: What They Mean, What Comes Next

The COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Results: What They Mean, What Comes Next

FromShort Wave


The COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Results: What They Mean, What Comes Next

FromShort Wave

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Nov 13, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Interim results are in from a large trial of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine. Drug maker Pfizer, working with German company BioNTech, says its vaccine appears to be working really well — it was found to be more than 90 percent effective. Today on Short Wave, host Maddie Sofia talks to NPR science correspondent Joe Palca about what that efficacy number means, details of the study and what more information about the vaccine researchers are awaiting.Reach the show by emailing us at shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
Nov 13, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.