Coronavirus: British scientists close to developing vaccine after tests on mice

The vaccine was successfully tested on mice. [Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto]

British scientists are on the verge of developing a vaccine for the Covid-19 strain of coronavirus following successful tests on mice.

Led by Mucosal Infection and Immunity head Dr Robin Shattock, the researchers said they are hopeful that it could be ready for human trials by June.