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Collaboration, License, and Other Agreements - BARDA Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Maximum agreement payments | $ 450.2 |
Other Transaction Agreement |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of research and development costs to be paid by counterparty |  | 80.00%

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