Coronavirus Update: Moderna’s Omicron Vaccine Study Successful, But Data Draw Skepticism
Executive Summary
AstraZeneca also published efficacy data for Evusheld in patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, while Pfizer is investing $120m in expanding its Paxlovid manufacturing footprint in Michigan.
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