Sanofi Pasteur, GSK join forces on coronavirus vaccine
Experts predict it will take 12 to 18 months for a new vaccine to be produced
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Two of the world’s biggest drug companies — Sanofi Pasteur and GSK — are combining forces to hopefully speed development of a vaccine for COVID-19.
The pharmaceutical giants say the experimental shot would be based on Sanofi’s flu vaccine and combine a booster from GSK that could help stretch doses of the vaccine further.
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GSK CEO Emma Walmsley says they believe by combining the two companies’ scientific expertise and technology, they could accelerate efforts to develop an effective COVID-19 vaccine.
There are dozens of efforts already under way elsewhere. Most experts predict it will take at least 12 to 18 months for a new vaccine to be produced.
Sanofi and GSK aim to start early clinical trials later this year and hope regulatory approval might be possible later next year.