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Coronavirus: How the Covid-19 vaccines were developed

Covid-19 infections are on the rise globally and the pandemic has had a devastating impact across the world. Creating a vaccine usually takes years, sometimes even decades. However, in less than a year scientists have successfully produced several vaccines that could hopefully create a pathway out of the pandemic. How were these vaccines made?

This content was created with funding from the Wellcome Trust.

Video journalist: Jack Burgess
Senior journalist: Katherine Campbell
Animation: James Mobbs
Voice: Marnie Chesterton

With thanks to Dr Chris Smith, presenter of the Naked Scientists.

(Image: A lab scientist studying Covid-19 Credit: Â鶹ÊÓƵAV)

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