After COVID-19 Vaccine Setbacks, GSK Expands Vir Antibody Pact
Companies’ Respiratory Deal Aims Beyond Coronavirus
Executive Summary
The agreement focuses on respiratory viruses, especially influenza, and includes a $225m upfront payment plus an increase in GSK’s equity investment in Vir.
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