Coronavirus Update: Moderna Snags Vaccine EUA
Plus: NIAID Test Antibodies In Hospitalized Patients, Asia Developments
Executive Summary
The FDA granted emergency authorization for Moderna's mRNA-1273 following a 17 December advisory committee vote in its favor. There have also been more supply deals and approvals in Asia.
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