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Fear of Vial Shortage for Covid Vaccines Prompts Flurry of Deals

  • CEPI secures production for 100 million multidose glass vials
  • Move follows similar deals made by companies, U.S. government
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Fears that a shortage of glass vials could hinder efforts to quickly deploy a Covid-19 vaccine are prompting a flurry of deals to clinch the in-demand containers.