Oxford Astra Zeneca back in business

[bachophile]

No more info on the adverse event but the trial is continuing.

[Mik]

Hopefully the adverse event could not be attributed to the vaccine.

Edit: Can't find any detail, other than an independent panel was assembled that deemed it safe after one participant fell ill.

[Loki]

That’s great news!

[jon-nyc]

Excellent!

[jon-nyc]

https://www.statnews.com/2020/09/12/astrazeneca-covid19-vaccine-trial-resumes-uk/

[Mik]

A little more info. Transverse Myelitis. Ever been linked to vaccines before I wonder?

[jon-nyc]

It has been linked to adenoviruses (google "transverse myelitis and adenovirus") and the adenovirus is the vector used in this vaccine. I don't believe there are any adenovirus-based vaccines yet in use. So not an unreasonable concern for the safety team to worry about.

[Mik]

Not, it certainly is not.