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Obviously they'll be a bit disappointed with those numbers, but I think the article undersells how big a difference the ease of storage will make. It requires a
by sparsely 6y ago
Obviously they'll be a bit disappointed with those numbers, but I think the article undersells how big a difference the ease of storage will make. It requires a fridge instead of specialist cold chain equipment.
- OJFord 6y agoAnd production licenced to more-local manufacturers around the world too, with orders for considerably more doses than Pfizer & Moderna combined: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-11-22/astra-oxford-shot-is-key-to-escaping-pandemic-for-many-nations https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-11-22/astra-oxf... Also considerably cheaper, even before the savings from easier storage/transport. Weird IMO that all the headlines so far seem to be focusing on the efficacy.
- jonplackett 6y agoCheaper because I believe they’re not making any profit, which is nice!