A Finnish project to produce a coronavirus vaccine will soon start testing in animals. The researchers are led by Kalle Saksela of the University of Helsinki.

Scientists say their vaccine should be ready by autumn 2021, well behind the leading researchers internationally.

Finnish researchers say they intend to plough on regardless, as production capacity might not be sufficient to ensure Finland gets enough doses of vaccine from the more advanced projects.

Finland’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Health says it is focused on international efforts first, but will follow the Finnish project too, and it may come in handy as knowledge of the virus develops.
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