Coronavirus Notebook: Vaccine Approvals In India Amid Wins And Losses For Drug Developers In China
Executive Summary
India has issued emergency approvals for a number of new COVID-19 vaccines and extended eligible age groups for others, while developers of potential drug therapies in China have seen both gains and setbacks.
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