Merck & Co. Will Manufacture J&J Vaccine, Other COVID-19 Medicines Under BARDA Deal

US Government Will Fund Up To $268.8m In Production Site Upgrades

Broader than initially reported, Merck & Co.’s agreement with BARDA extends beyond J&J’s recently authorized vaccine to other COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics as needed.

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Merck & Co. will provide additional COVID-19 vaccine and treatment manufacturing capacity in the US under a new BARDA deal • Source: Shutterstock

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