Merck & Co. Pivots To COVID-19 Treatments After Vaccines Disappoint

Program Halt Seen As 'Hit' To Vaccine-Making Reputation

The company cited lackluster efficacy in its decision to discontinue development of V590 and V591. It will instead develop two drugs to treat COVID-19.

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Merck & Co. pivots as its coronavirus vaccines show disappointing efficacy.

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