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US Drug Execs Promise COVID Vaccine Safety Before Seeking Government Approval

Ken Bredemeier

   Nine chief executives of competing drug companies working to develop a
   vaccine for the coronavirus jointly said Tuesday they would not seek
   U.S. government regulatory approval for its use until Phase 3 tests
   showed it was safe.

   The statement comes as President Donald Trump has suggested there could
   be an announcement on a successful vaccine before the Nov. 3 general
   election.

   "We believe this pledge will help ensure public confidence in the
   rigorous scientific and regulatory process by which Covid-19 vaccines
   are evaluated and may ultimately be approved," the executives said in
   their joint statement.

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