Purpose
to evaluate the safety, immunogenicity, and potential efficacy of a candidate vaccine to prevent COVID-19 infection and/or disease in the South African population
Grantee
Division
Global Health
Date
JULY 2020
Region served
AFRICA
Committed amount
$15,000,000
Grant topic
HIV,
Pneumonia & Pandemic Preparedness
Duration (months)
22
Grantee location
Gaithersburg, MD, United States
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