Will Singapore’s COVID-19 vaccine trials be done before the second wave hit?

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Will Singapore’s COVID-19 vaccine trials be done before the second wave hit?

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Will Singapore have a COVID-19 vaccine by the time the second wave of the pandemic hits? We get access to human vaccine trials taking place here.

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