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Europe May Race the U.S. for Early Vaccine Access With Deals

EU’s executive seeks mandate to negotiate with drugmakers
Proposal subject to approval by EU’s national governments

The U.S. and China Race to Develop a Coronavirus Vaccine

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By Nikos Chrysoloras and Jonathan Stearns

June 3, 2020 at 11:15 AM UTC

Updated on

June 3, 2020 at 7:36 PM UTC

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The European Union is looking to join the global race to secure early access to future coronavirus vaccines, seeking deals to share the cost of development with pharmaceutical companies.