Investors seek drugmakers in rush to treat coronavirus

Generic antivirals may help while medics scramble to develop vaccine

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Investors are eagerly seeking out companies that may be able to develop and market treatments for the new coronavirus. © Reuters

JOHN GAPPER, Editor-at-large, Nikkei Asian Review

TOKYO -- The hunt for medicines and vaccines to halt the spread of coronavirus in China and other countries has sparked another search. Investors are eagerly seeking out companies that could develop and market treatments.

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