EU Firms Called In As Coronavirus Cases Soar
Potential Vaccines, Diagnostics And Repurposed Drug Compounds Sought
Executive Summary
With cases of novel coronavirus infection rising at an alarming rate, the industry in Europe is being urged to contribute what it can by way of new products for detecting, diagnosing or treating the disease. Several research projects are also being run or started up with EU funding.
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