Coronavirus Update: FDA Pulls Hydroxychloroquine Emergency Authorization, Germany Acquires Stake In CureVac
Praise And Blame For Actions On Controversial Drug
Executive Summary
Plus news on the German government's decision to by a 23% stake in mRNA vaccines company CureVac, and Lilly taking Olumiant into Phase III.
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