CLEAN : Scientists search for vaccine for new Coronavirus

The transcript discusses the timeline of COVID-19's discovery and the stages of vaccine development, highlighting the economic challenges faced by pharmaceutical companies. It emphasizes the importance of vaccines in mitigating the impact of COVID-19, including economic disruptions and travel restrictions. The discussion also covers global disease monitoring, particularly in Africa, and the need for continued vaccine research to address neglected diseases.

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