WHO Listing to Novavax-Serum Institute’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clears Its Way for COVAX

WHO Listing to Novavax-Serum Institute’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clears Its Way for COVAX
A logo is pictured at the World Health Organization (WHO) building in Geneva, Switzerland, on Feb. 2, 2020. Denis Balibouse/Reuters
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The World Health Organization on Friday issued an emergency use listing to Serum Institute of India’s version of Novavax Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine, paving the way for the two companies to ship their doses for the COVAX program.

The EUL to the shot, Covovax, marks a significant milestone for Novavax as well, after the vaccine had been caught up with delays, especially in ramping up production. Shares of Novavax were up 6.4 percent on the news.