A vaccine for covid-19 could be rolled out before the end of the year. But a worrying rise in mistrust of vaccines threatens its effectiveness. Film supported by Mishcon de Reya. Now & Next is a series from The Economist Films: https://films.economist.com/nowandnext/

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