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Chief scientist at Moderna vaccine lab is former IDF medic

Company said its drug looks set to achieve a 94.5 per cent effectiveness rate against Covid-19

November 17, 2020 08:29
Moderna's chief medical officer Dr Tal Zaks

ByMathilde Frot

1 min read

A former IDF medic now working as Moderna’s chief scientist hailed the US drug company’s progress in the race for a Covid-19 vaccine. 

Dr Tal Zaks spoke to BBC News on Monday after Moderna announced that early data appears to show a 94.5 percent effectiveness rate against Covid-19.

The company, like competitor Pfizer Inc, which recently announced similar results, is expected to apply for emergency-use authorisation from the Food and Drug Administration.

"The overall effectiveness has been remarkable,” Dr Zaks told the broadcaster. “It's a great day.”