Maryland Biotech Company Receives $4 Million To Develop Coronavirus Vaccine

GAITHERSBURG, Md. (WJZ) -- The race is on to find a vaccine for coronavirus.

A biotech company in Montgomery County is getting some extra help to do just that.

Last month, a group working at the Novavax Lab in Gaithersburg had already developed at least three potential vaccines.

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Now, that company says it has received an additional $4 million to fund their efforts.

While they are working quickly, a possible vaccine wouldn't be ready for the masses for at least another year.

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