Norway to pay compensation for AstraZeneca side effects as patients who suffered from Pfizer & Moderna watch and wait

At least three claims over serious side effects of Oxford-made vaccine AstraZeneca have been upheld in Norway, resulting in financial compensation. Dozens more are expecting a ruling in connection with coronavirus-jab reactions. … Read More >Norway to pay compensation for AstraZeneca side effects as patients who suffered from Pfizer & Moderna watch and wait

Australia’s top doctors’ body opposes PM’s ‘surprise’ move to defy health advice and allow AstraZeneca shots for people under 40

Australia’s top medical body has refused to endorse a sudden shift in Covid-19 vaccination policy after Prime Minister Scott Morrison went against expert advice by allowing people under 40 to get the AstraZeneca shot. … Read More >Australia’s top doctors’ body opposes PM’s ‘surprise’ move to defy health advice and allow AstraZeneca shots for people under 40

Denmark to continue suspension of AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccines over ‘possible harmful effects’

Denmark announced on Friday that it will continue to suspend its use of the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines, citing “possible harmful effects” which are too much of a concern compared to the benefits. … Read More >Denmark to continue suspension of AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccines over ‘possible harmful effects’

AstraZeneca must give 80mn Covid-19 doses to EU by September end, judge says as both parties claim victory in shortfall dispute

A Belgian court has said AstraZeneca only needs to supply the EU with 80 million doses of its Covid-19 vaccine, out of the 120 million sought by the bloc, but it faces fines if it misses certain set delivery targets. … Read More >AstraZeneca must give 80mn Covid-19 doses to EU by September end, judge says as both parties claim victory in shortfall dispute

Australia limits AstraZeneca Covid jab to over-60s days after second blood clot death ‘likely linked’ to the vaccine

The Australian Department of Health announced on Thursday that it will be limiting the AstraZeneca vaccine to over-60s, days after reports of the second death of someone who received the jab “likely linked” to blood clots. … Read More >Australia limits AstraZeneca Covid jab to over-60s days after second blood clot death ‘likely linked’ to the vaccine

EU asks court to impose huge fine on AstraZeneca over alleged failure to deliver Covid-19 vaccines

A lawyer for the EU has asked a court to impose major fines on AstraZeneca over its failure to deliver Covid-19 vaccines. The company maintains that its contract with the bloc did not envision a strict number of doses, however. … Read More >EU asks court to impose huge fine on AstraZeneca over alleged failure to deliver Covid-19 vaccines

Mix and match your jabs: South Korea kicks off trial mixing AstraZeneca and Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines

South Korea has announced that it will begin a clinical trial into mixing doses of AstraZeneca and Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines to speed up inoculation campaigns amid delays caused by production issues and safety fears. … Read More >Mix and match your jabs: South Korea kicks off trial mixing AstraZeneca and Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines