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7 April 2020Big PharmaSarah Morgan

EU should buy patent rights for COVID-19 tests, says Greece

Greece has reportedly suggested that EU member states should jointly buy patent rights for COVID-19 tests and vaccines to ensure rapid distribution across the EU.

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