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World Service,18 Nov 2020,26 mins

Pfizer releases Covid vaccine safety data

World Business Report

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The US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has released the safety data for its coronavirus vaccine - the last hurdle before regulators meet to approve its use. It's also increased its assessment of the drug's effectiveness to 95% - matching the rival vaccine made by Moderna. According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) - part of the WHO - vaccinating even one in five people in Latin America and the Caribbean will be extremely expensive. New cars powered wholly by petrol and diesel will not be sold in the UK from 2030. Estelle Symonds runs EV Expert, a car dealership that sells second hand electric vehicles, and discusses the market for them as compared to traditional cars. The BBC's Ed Butler reports on efforts to make it easier to deal with people's digital legacies on social media after they die. Plus, Boeing 737 Max has been cleared to fly again, but is that the end of Boeing's problems? PHOTO: Reuters

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