Developing the BioNTech vaccine, Dr. Özlem Türeci and Prof. Uğur Şahin was entitled to receive a technical and scientific award at the International Princess of Asturias Awards held in Oviedo, Spain.
Özlem Türeci and Uğur Şahin held a press conference at the award ceremony. At the meeting where they explained the development process of the vaccine, Şahin made a statement with the effect of the Turkovac vaccine.
“Turkovac is effective against mutation”
Dr. Özlem Türeci said that by finding the effective BioNTech vaccine in the fight against Covid-19, they proved that science can respond to a global crisis and that they are very happy about it. Stating that they achieved the impossible with an extraordinary teamwork, Şahin said, “We had to finish the work we started in 2020 as soon as possible. We worked 24 hours in shifts. Everyone concentrated on their work. No one knew what was going on outside. This is a great responsibility and a great opportunity for us. gave.”
Professor Şahin answered the reporters’ questions about the effect of the domestic vaccine Turkovac against mutations, “Like all approved vaccines, it will be beneficial to humanity in preventing the epidemic.” Şahin stated that all Covid-19 vaccines on the market are also effective against mutated versions of the virus. However, he warned that as we have been facing the coronavirus for the last two years, it is necessary to be cautious and continue researches.
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