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A Wrexham factory has had its contract to help in the production of Covid-19 vaccines extended by six months, creating 40 new jobs.

The UK government awarded Wockhardt an 18-month contract for the "fill-and-finish" stage of manufacture in August.

It means production now continue at CP Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Wockhardt, until August 2022.

The UK International Trade Secretary said it was "a brilliant bit of news" for people in Wrexham.

Liz Truss added: "It brings important investment to the local area, bringing jobs and security to the community as we battle this awful pandemic."

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said: "By extending our contract with Wockhardt, we will ensure the UK has uninterrupted fill and finish capacity, guaranteeing we have sufficient supplies to protect the British public in the long-term."

Pharmaceutical company Wockhardt has had a presence in Wrexham for over 20 years and employs over 400 people at its manufacturing facility on Wrexham Industrial Estate.

Founder Chairman, Dr Habil Khorakiwala, added: "The arrangement brings in a huge sense of purpose and pride, it upholds our ongoing global commitment to fight against an unprecedented pandemic."