EU Commission concludes exploratory talks with BioNTech-Pfizer to purchase COVID-19 vaccine

The European Commission has concluded exploratory talks with BioNTech-Pfizer to purchase a potential vaccine against COVID-19, Reuters reported on Wednesday. No further details on the matter have been revealed at the time of press. 

Market reaction

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