Warp Speed May Be Usurping BARDA, Potentially Hurting COVID-19 Vaccine Prospects
Executive Summary
Congress wants HHS to explain why BARDA scientists were removed from leadership positions on COVID-19 vaccine contracts. It is just one of multiple examples of Democrats raising concerns that Operation Warp Speed could be hurting, not helping the COVID-19 response effort.
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