Merck & Co. Will Manufacture J&J Vaccine, Other COVID-19 Medicines Under BARDA Deal
US Government Will Fund Up To $268.8m In Production Site Upgrades
Executive Summary
Broader than initially reported, Merck & Co.’s agreement with BARDA extends beyond J&J’s recently authorized vaccine to other COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics as needed.
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