3 February 2020
Government invests £20m in global fund to support vaccine development
Theme: Research and development
Introduced by
UK government
Targeted at
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, researchers
Timings
Announced on 3 February 2020
Stated aims
To provide funding for COVID-19 vaccine development
Summary
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) finances and coordinates the development of vaccines globally. Government funding will contribute to CEPI's work to develop vaccine candidates for COVID-19.
Source(s)
Gov.uk press release