Second Covid-19 vaccine breakthrough nearly 95% effective

Published: Nov. 17, 2020, 12:31 a.m.

A new vaccine that protects against Covid-19 is nearly 95% effective, early data shows. US company Moderna has developed an "RNA vaccine" which it means part of the coronavirus's genetic code is injected into the body. Also in the programme a BBC investigation uncovers a baby-stealing network in Kenya and Peru has a new president, the third one in a week. (Photo of person being vaccinated. Credit: Getty Images) (Photo of person being vaccinated. Credit: Getty Images)