Coronavirus Notebook: Nobel Laureates Press Germany To Back Vaccine IP Waiver
Executive Summary
The EU vaunts its vaccine donations and starts building resilience against future health threats, and the UK MHRA says Moderna can be used as a booster dose. Aviptadil has received scientific advice from the MHRA for its potential use as a treatment for COVID-19 patients.
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