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 for FDA authorization of their vaccine today. 

earlier this month, making Moderna the second coronavirus vaccine candidate to seek emergency use authorization. 

 are in the process of planning or carrying out large-scale Phase 3 vaccine trials across the country. 

This progress is welcome news after the country reached 

However, we’re not in the clear just yet. 

If and when a vaccine gets approved, there are several logistical hurdles that need to be cleared, like 

How Stanley Perlman is advising federal agencies on a COVID-19 vaccine

In the meantime, public health officials are pleading with people to 

 with people outside of their household. 

MPR News senior reporter Catharine Richert spoke with two scientists about the latest guidance on testing, progress on vaccine candidates and our evolving understanding of COVID-19. 

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As more news about COVID-19 vaccine candidates becomes public, we spoke with a member of the FDA committee that reviews vaccines for release. We also spoke with an epidemiologist about how to understand the current guidance around testing and restrictions on gathering.  

Clearing up confusion on potential COVID-19 vaccines, testing

A volunteer receives an injection during a COVID-19 vaccine trial.

Clearing up confusion on potential COVID-19 vaccines, testing

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