US vulnerable to bird flu but Trump administration cancels $766 mn Moderna vaccine deal

US vulnerable to bird flu but Trump administration cancels $766 mn Moderna vaccine deal

The US Department of Health and Human Services, under Robert F Kennedy Jr, said that after reviewing the Biden-era deal, it was found that the Moderna project did not meet the scientific standards or safety expectations required for continued federal investment

A test tube labelled “Bird Flu”, eggs and a piece of paper in the colours of the US national flag are seen in this picture illustration, January 14, 2023. File Image/Reuters