Pfizer announce Covid-19 vaccine

How does this new RNA-based approach work, for how long, and is it safe?
15 November 2020
Presented by Chris Smith with Kim Hill, Radio New Zealand National. 
Production by Chris Smith.

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What do we know about Pfizer and bioNTech's new RNA-based COVID-19 vaccine, preliminary results for which were announced this week? Who was tested in the trial? And what is a genetic vaccine, why were vaccinees innoculated twice, what does 90% effective mean, and what's the reason it needs to be stored at -80º C? Joining RNZ's Kim Hill, virologist Dr Chris Smith explains...

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