Coronavirus Notebook: EMA Says ‘Wait And See’ On CureVac Data, EU Ministers Want Voluntary Approach To Sharing IP

AstraZeneca and the European Commission have both claimed victory in the Vaxzevria supply case brought against the company by the commission. The Moderna coronavirus vaccine is now under review by the European Medicines Agency for use in younger people.

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The EMA gave an update on COVID-19 vaccines and medicines at its latest briefing • Source: Alamy

It is too early to say whether the 47% efficacy shown in interim results of the Phase IIb/III HERALD study of CureVac NV’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate will be sufficient to recommend it for EU marketing authorization, according to the European Medicines Agency.

The vaccine is currently undergoing a rolling review in the EU, whereby data are being submitted as they are generated,...

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