Deals between biopharma companies and government or nonprofit entities, including: AB Biotics, ACT Genomics, Advent, Agex, Be Cool, Benevolentai, Beroni, Biomarin, Bridge, Chugai, CNS, Cocrystal, Dianomi, Enochian, Entourage Phytolab, Erytech, Evgen, Exicure, Genprex, Gibson Oncology, GSK, J&J, Novartis, Oncologie, Orgenesis, Sanofi Pasteur, Sapphire, Synspira, Theratechnologies, Toa Eiyo, VBL, WPD.

The public attention that COVID-19 has received has spilled over to antibiotics companies, and the BioWorld Infectious Diseases index has grown 14% in value since the beginning of the year.

LONDON – The COVID-19 outbreak appears to be sliding toward pandemic status, with the virus spreading to four more countries and confirmed cases and deaths mounting in infection hotspots in Italy, Iran and South Korea. Parts of northern Italy are in lockdown, with 200-plus cases and seven deaths. Austria and Switzerland are reported to be considering closing their borders with Italy, and the EU has responded with a €232 million (US$252 million) package of aid, including €90 million for development of a vaccine and €10 million for therapeutics and diagnostics.