The Italian manufacturer’s analysis was correct. Oxford’s was wrong. They decided to stick with it and got the regulator to approve it.
The fact that the more sensitive and selective PCR test result was ignored isn’t a good sign.
Someone should have followed up to confirm which test was correct.
Could you explain what 'auto' means in this context? I can't establish whether it's a typo or not.
The naming change is likely due to who is leading the charge. The vaccine was developed at Oxford, so at the first news, there was no AZ involvement. As we move towards approval and production, the vast majority of work is being done by the team at AZ. The resources and experiences for manufacturing and distribution are the reason Oxford partnered with a pharma company.