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The company said that its latest plan will enable it “to provide end-to-end mRNA vaccine manufacturing services from bulk drug substance to aseptic fill-finish including labelling and packaging, as well as cold chain storage.” (Reporting by Joori Roh; Editing by Aⅼexander Smith)