After Vaccine Recalculation, AstraZeneca Looks To Move On But Likely Faces Extra US FDA Scrutiny
Executive Summary
Results for AstraZeneca’s COVID shot edge down to 76% after data and safety monitoring board raised alarm about outdated figures.
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