The biotechnology company, Moderna, says it will build a factory in Africa to produce mRNA vaccines, including its Covid- 19 jabs.

Moderna said its goal was to produce up to half a billion doses annually in the new facility that could also include bottling and packaging capabilities.

The company said it plans to invest about $500m (£367m) in the new factory.

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It said it would soon start looking for a country in which the plant would be build.

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