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Fauci says Covid-19 vaccine trials could end early “if results are overwhelming”

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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci (Courtesy Kaiser Health News, Alex Wong for Getty Images) A COVID-19 vaccine could be available earlier than expected if ongoing clinical trials produce overwhelmingly positive results, said Dr.

Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease official, in an interview Tuesday with KHN. Although two ongoing clinical trials of 30,000 volunteers are expected to conclude by the end of the year, Fauci said an independent board has the authority to end the trials weeks early if interim results are overwhelmingly positive or negative.

The Data and Safety Monitoring Board could say, “‘The data is so good right now that you can say it’s safe and effective,’” Fauci said.

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