Trump administration cuts $766 million in funding to Moderna for bird flu, _pandemic_ vaccine projects TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 29, 2025, 07:55 (IST) The Trump administration has withdrawn

$766 million in funding from Moderna, impacting the development of vaccines against potential _pandemic_ influenza viruses, including H5N1 bird flu. This decision raises concerns despite

evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of Moderna's vaccines. Simultaneously, a new, highly contagious Covid-19 variant, NB.1.81, has emerged in the US, adding to public health

challenges.