Join Sunrise Radio as we speak about COVID-19 and the vaccine trials

Sunday, 23 August 2020 07:26

Public encouraged to register for the covid-19 vaccine trials as over 220,000 already sign-up

UK researchers urge more volunteers across all groups to sign-up, especially the over 65s and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds
Over 220,000 people have volunteered to take part in Covid-19 vaccine trials, helping to speed up efforts to discover a safe and effective vaccine.

Researchers particularly welcome people from all parts of society, especially those who are more likely to benefit from a vaccine, including the over 65s, frontline health and social care workers, and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

Clinical studies with a diverse pool of volunteers will help scientists and researchers better understand the effectiveness of each vaccine candidate and will considerably speed up efforts to discover a safe and workable vaccine.

Join Consultants Dr Dinesh Saralaya and Dr Abid Aziz, as they speak about the trials and the need for the BAME Community to register to participate. Tune In on Monday 24th August at 4pm on the Sunrise Radio social media channels (@SunriseRadioUK (Facebook, Twitter and Youtube)) and on the radio on Wednesday 26th August at 4.10pm.

Consultant Respiratory Physician and Director of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) PRC, Bradford, Dinesh Saralaya said:

"The best way to protect us from future outbreaks is to develop effective vaccines. Several vaccine trials are being conducted around the UK in the coming months and it is important that we all sign up to be contacted about them.

"I would like to reassure people that research trials and studies are strictly regulated for ethics and safety. They are conducted within the framework of the NIHR, which is the research partner of the NHS, and we take every precaution to safeguard participants taking part. This includes appointments in settings like sports halls close to where people live and work rather than in hospitals.

"By working together, we can produce efficient vaccines which are likely to protect all sections of our society from this dreadful virus in future.”

Director of Sunrise Radio, Raj Parmar said:

“It is vital that as a responsible broadcaster, Sunrise Radio delivers key messages to the community we serve. It is important that our listeners understand by coming forward and registering for the vaccine trial they will contribute to finding the safe vaccine that will help save lives”

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