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BBC OS: 2021/02/03 16:06 GMT: Coronavirus: Oxford vaccine could cut spread

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Coronavirus: Oxford vaccine could cut spread

2021/02/03 16:06 GMT

2021/02/03 16:06 GMT: Coronavirus: Oxford vaccine could cut spread

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We look at the lates news lines on Covid vaccines

A study has shown that the Covid vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca may reduce the spread of coronavirus to others. It is the first time that a vaccine has been shown to reduce transmission. We discuss that and the day’s other coronavirus stories with Dr Maria Sundaram from Toronto. 

Portugal is seeing the highest infection rate in the world and the highest death rate in Europe right now. A German team of military medics is arriving in the country today to relieve pressures in intensive care. We speak to medics there about the challenges they are facing. 

And after the military coup in Myanmar, police have filed several charges against the elected civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. We speak to our reporters about today’s developments.

(Photo:Vials with AstraZeneca"s coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine are seen at the vaccination centre in the Newcastle Eagles Community Arena, in Newcastle upon Tyne, Britain, January 30, 2021. Credit: Lee Smith/File Photo/Reuters)

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