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Business update

20 July 2020

Proposing MP
Alok Sharma Con
Reading West
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement provides an update on the progress of the Vaccine Taskforce's efforts to secure a successful COVID-19 vaccine for the UK population and globally.

Action Requested

The minister announces agreements with BioNTech/Pfizer and Valneva for vaccine procurement, and a letter of intent for an antibody therapeutic from AstraZeneca. The NHS Covid-19 vaccine research registry is launched to facilitate public participation in future vaccine studies.

Key Facts

  • We have signed agreements with the BioNTech/Pfizer alliance and Valneva.
  • A letter of intent has been issued for an antibody therapeutic from AstraZeneca, potentially available by Q2 2021 if trials are successful.
  • The NHS Covid-19 vaccine research registry is launched to enable public participation in future studies.
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