| COVID-19 | Coronavirus disease 2019 |
| SARS-CoV-2 | Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 |
| WHO | World health organization |
| +ssRNA | Positive single-strand RNA virus |
| MERS | Middle east respiratory syndrome |
| ACE2 | Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 |
| RdRp | RNA-dependent RNA polymerase |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| EUA | Emergency use authorization |
| GMP | Good manufacturing practice |
| CEPI | Coalition for epidemic Preparedness Innovations |
| EU | ELISA units |
| NIAID | National institute of allergy and infectious diseases |
| GMT | Geometric mean titers |