COVID-19: Vaccine studies offer new hope, WHO concerned about Africa

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COVID-19: Vaccine studies offer new hope, WHO concerned about Africa

Two studies offered new hope of a potential vaccine for COVID-19, and the WHO warned about possible acceleration of the disease in Africa.

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