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LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - A plant in Wales that produces
anti-COVID vaccines for AstraZeneca has been partially evacuated
after a suspicious package was received, the company that
operates it said on Wednesday.
"Wockhardt UK in Wrexham this morning received a suspicious
package to site. All relevant authorities were immediately
notified and engaged," the company said, referring to its
facility in Wales.
"Upon expert advice we have partially evacuated the site
pending a full investigation. The safety of our employees and
business continuity remain of paramount importance."
Earlier, the BBC reported that a police bomb disposal unit
has been sent to the plant.
(Reporting by Alistair Smout, writing by Estelle Shirbon;
editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
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