The genetic sequence of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 was published in the past month of February and many biotech firms have been scrambl
09.03.2020 Novavax Analysis
The genetic sequence of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 was published in the past month of February and many biotech firms have been scrambling to make a vaccine and Novavax is one of the leading firms in developing the vaccine. On Friday it closed at $12.48which was 3.03% less of $12.87 Thursday closing. As the coronavirus has increased impact in the United States with more than 500 cases and 22 deaths confirmed, thousands of employees from Seattle to Silicon Valley have been reportedly told to work from home. Some public school districts in several states have shut down, universities are moving classes to online only to limit the spread. This is increasing pressure on the need for a vaccine and causing biotechs to continue soaring. As the market is closed Novavax is expected to go up with it pre-market price currently at $12.50.