Thousands volunteer to test COVID-19 vaccine in Abu Dhabi

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5000 people have volunteered to test an inactivated COVID-19 vaccine that has been developed by the UAE.

According to the Abu Dhabi Media Office, registrations surged within just the first 24 hours of activating the registration site. 

The vaccine is in Phase 3 of clinical testing.

The site for those wishing to register is www.4humanity.ae


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