US-led Moderna jab ‘is 94.5% effective’
US-led Moderna jab ‘is 94.5% effective’

Moderna has said its vaccine provides strong protection.

Its vaccine appearsto be 94.5% effective, according to preliminary data from the company's stillongoing study in 30,000 volunteers.

Exactly a week ago, competitor Pfizer Incannounced its own Covid-19 vaccine appeared to be similarly effective -- newsthat puts both companies on track to seek permission within weeks foremergency use in the US.