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News Wrap: Pfizer seeks approval for COVID-19 vaccine

Season 2020 Episode 338 | 3m 49s

In our news wrap Friday, drug maker Pfizer announced plans to seek an emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate. The UN refugee agency warned that fighting in Ethiopia could create 200,000 refugees in the coming months. Also, The Trump administration has issued new rules to cut drug costs for seniors.

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