Novavax May Seek COVID-19 Vaccine Emergency Authorization In US Based On UK Data
Executive Summary
With its US/Mexico Phase III trial delayed due to manufacturing questions, Novavax has aligned its UK study with FDA guidance. It hopes for interim data from that study during Q1 2021.
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