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Apr 2021
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Looks like under-30s will be offered an alternative to the AstraZeneca jab. But if the risks are so low, should we be worried? Fergus is back with all the answers and (right on cue) the Moderna jab arrives in Wales.

Today’s Newscast was made by Sam Bonham with Danny Wittenberg and Ben Cooper. The Studio Director was Emma Crowe. Dino Sofos is the Editor.

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