Vir Advances HBV, Flu Programs While Focused On COVID-19

Company Brought In Significant Cash Before And After Its IPO

Vir began pursuing immunological approaches to infectious diseases three years before its COVID-19 work. Its hepatitis B, flu and HIV clinical trials are delayed about six months due to coronavirus-related issues.

Hepatitis B
Vir has multiple COVID-19 programs, but its lead asset is for hepatitis B • Source: Shutterstock

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