Sanofi and Sanofi Pasteur Donate Funds and Medical Supplies to Support Hubei's COVID-19 Response

WuhanFebruary 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The novel coronavirus outbreak has recently captured the attention of the entire Chinese population, prompting a nationwide mobilization to combat the epidemic. As a multinational pharmaceutical company with a 38-year presence in China, Sanofi has taken immediate and responsible action. On January 24, New Year's Eve, the company announced a donation of RMB 1 million to the Chinese Red Cross Foundation to purchase protective supplies in support of epidemic control efforts, including protective suits, goggles, masks, gloves, and disinfection equipment. Subsequently, Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, continued the relief efforts by announcing a donation of medical supplies worth RMB 500,000 (specifically, viral sampling throat swabs) to the Hubei Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention to support epidemic prevention and control in Hubei Province.

Sanofi, together with Sanofi Pasteur, firmly supports the Chinese government and people in combating the epidemic and will spare no effort to contribute its strength.Sanofi GroupWe extend our highest respect to every healthcare worker, disease control professional, and rescue personnel fighting on the front lines, and we will continue to collaborate closely with all parties to contribute our protective strength to patient care and epidemic prevention and control.。Sanofi Group will continue to closely monitor the development of this epidemic and stand ready to provide further support. Under the guidance of the government, Sanofi and Sanofi Pasteur are confident that, by working together with all sectors of society, including the healthcare community, we will ultimately prevail over this epidemic.