US orders Vaxart to stop COVID-19 trial amid mRNA wind down
Aug 13, 2025, 5:41 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Cessation of trial work signals potential decrease in VXRT's market confidence and future growth. Historical declines in biotech stocks occur after similar funding cuts, as seen with other vaccine developers.
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Vaxart halts COVID trial enrollment due to government funding cuts. Several biotech firms face similar loss of support for vaccine programs.
Vaxart halts COVID trial enrollment due to government funding cuts.
Several biotech firms face similar loss of support for vaccine programs.
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