Valneva SE is facing yet another disappointment for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate as the European Commission looks set to terminate a major sales contract inked with the firm last year.
Valneva Hits New COVID-19 Jab Low With EC Contract Termination
Agreement For 60 million Doses To Be Discarded
Less than a year after signing a major advance purchase agreement to supply its inactivated COVID-19 jab to the EU, Valneva is faced with a termination that could hit its 2022 guidance.

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