Moderna, Lonza Team Up To Produce New Drug Substance for COVID-19 Vaccine Doses


20-Year Pro Trader Reveals His "MoneyLine"

Ditch your indicators and use the "MoneyLine". A simple line tells you when to buy and sell without the guesswork. It’s a line on a chart that’s helped Nic Chahine win 83% of his options buys. Here's how he does it.


  • Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:MRNA) is gearing up to halve the dose of its COVID-19 vaccine so that it can also be used to combat variants and inoculate children.
  • It has entered into a deal with Lonza Group (OTC:LZAGF) for a new drug substance production line in Geleen, Netherlands, which will have the capacity to make ingredients for up to 300 million doses annually at 50 micrograms per dose.
  • The new agreement with Lonza will increase drug substance production in Europe by the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • Currently, Moderna has been delivering an approved 100-microgram dose to date.
  • It said early booster shot data for a 50-microgram version showed it helped protect against emerging virus variants.
  • Combined with a previous deal with Spain's Rovi, Moderna's pact with Lonza brings 50-microgram production in Europe to up to 600 million doses annually, with the capacity due to come online in 2021.
  • Price Action: MRNA shares closed at $184.66 on Tuesday.

20-Year Pro Trader Reveals His "MoneyLine"

Ditch your indicators and use the "MoneyLine". A simple line tells you when to buy and sell without the guesswork. It’s a line on a chart that’s helped Nic Chahine win 83% of his options buys. Here's how he does it.


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