Sanofi and GSK are to work together to develop an adjuvanted COVID-19 vaccine using innovative technology from both companies.
Coronavirus Update: Sanofi And GSK Unveil 'Unprecedented' Vaccine Alliance
Vaccine Giants Join Forces
Plus: Lilly unveils Olumiant COVID-19 study, Samsung and Vir to collaborate on antibody, Korean industry asks for government assistance.
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