Australian production of non-protein Covid-19 vaccine may take an extra year, minister says
by Daniel Hurst from on (#59GA5)
Industry minister says, depending on type of vaccine approved, significant work' may be required before production
- Full Australian Covid stats; Covid restrictions state by state
- NSW cases map; Vic cases map
- NSW hotspots list; Qld hotspots list
- Sign up for Guardian Australia's weekly coronavirus email
It could take up to a year for Australian biotech company CSL to develop the capability to make a Covid-19 vaccine if a non-protein-based version proves safe and effective, the country's industry minister has said.
Karen Andrews said CSL would be able to immediately start making a protein-based vaccine, but significant work" would be required if it was another type based on mRNA, or messenger ribonucleic acid.
Continue reading...