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EU

Spain restricting AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to over-60s after EMA blood-clot warning

Posted on April 8, 2021April 8, 2021By Editor

Citing the EU drug regulator’s warning about a rare but serious side effect of Vaxzevria, the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, Spain said it would only use it for adults over 60. This leaves some two million Spaniards in limbo. … Read More >Spain restricting AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to over-60s after EMA blood-clot warning

World

Australian PM Morrison calls on EU to release 3.1mn vaccine doses after Brussels denies blocking shipments

Posted on April 8, 2021April 8, 2021By Editor

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has asked the European Union to release a shipment of over 3 million coronavirus vaccine doses, after the bloc denied allegations from Canberra that it halted deliveries. … Read More >Australian PM Morrison calls on EU to release 3.1mn vaccine doses after Brussels denies blocking shipments

EU

Top EMA official says EU regulator to confirm link between AstraZeneca’s vaccine and deadly blood clots

Posted on April 6, 2021April 6, 2021By Editor

The head of vaccines at the European Medicines Agency (EMA) says the body may soon officially confirm a connection between Vaxzevria – AstraZeneca’s vaccine against Covid-19 – and cases of deadly cerebral venous thrombosis. … Read More >Top EMA official says EU regulator to confirm link between AstraZeneca’s vaccine and deadly blood clots

USA

Biden admin stops AstraZeneca/Vaxzevria production in Baltimore, J&J put in charge after ‘error’ spoils 15mn doses – reports

Posted on April 6, 2021April 6, 2021By Editor

Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca) Covid-19 vaccine reportedly will no longer be produced in a Baltimore factory after workers accidentally mixed ingredients with Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine, spoiling 15 million doses. … Read More >Biden admin stops AstraZeneca/Vaxzevria production in Baltimore, J&J put in charge after ‘error’ spoils 15mn doses – reports

EU

German expert panel says under-60s who got first AstraZeneca shot should receive DIFFERENT vaccine for second jab

Posted on April 4, 2021April 4, 2021By Editor

A German expert panel has recommended those who received one AstraZeneca jab should take another vaccine as their second dose, since the British jab’s side effects could be more dangerous than taking two different products. … Read More >German expert panel says under-60s who got first AstraZeneca shot should receive DIFFERENT vaccine for second jab

EU

Netherlands suspends use of Vaxzevria Covid jab among under-60s ‘as a precaution’ after woman’s death

Posted on April 4, 2021April 4, 2021By Editor

The Dutch Health Ministry said it has temporarily halted administering AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, to people aged under 60 after a woman who had received one of the shots died. … Read More >Netherlands suspends use of Vaxzevria Covid jab among under-60s ‘as a precaution’ after woman’s death

EU

‘The answer is NO!’: 71-yo German minister rejects Vaxzevria jab, says won’t be ‘patronized’ by younger health minister

Posted on April 4, 2021April 4, 2021By Editor

An attempt by Germany’s health minister to promote the Vaxzevria vaccine (AstraZeneca) – which he is ineligible for due to his younger age – was undermined by a fellow cabinet member who flat-out refused to take the jab. … Read More >‘The answer is NO!’: 71-yo German minister rejects Vaxzevria jab, says won’t be ‘patronized’ by younger health minister

Delays in deliveries of Indian-made AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine could be ‘catastrophic’, African Union’s health boss warns

Posted on April 3, 2021April 3, 2021By Editor

India’s decision to postpone major exports of locally made AstraZeneca jab could have a “catastrophic” impact on Africa, a top health official has warned, expressing hope the delays won’t turn into a permanent ban. … Read More >Delays in deliveries of Indian-made AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine could be ‘catastrophic’, African Union’s health boss warns

EU

No legal obligations exist to prevent AstraZeneca fulfilling European vaccine deliveries, Commission says pharma giant told EU

Posted on April 2, 2021April 2, 2021By Editor

Covid vaccine manufacturer AstraZeneca has told the EU it is under no legal obligation to the UK, or any other nation, that would stop it meeting its delivery targets to the bloc, according to a European Commission spokeswoman. … Read More >No legal obligations exist to prevent AstraZeneca fulfilling European vaccine deliveries, Commission says pharma giant told EU

World

Canada halts AstraZeneca vaccine roll-out for people under 55, citing ‘substantial uncertainty’ amid blood clot concerns

Posted on April 2, 2021By Editor

Canada has suspended its use of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine for those younger than 55, pointing to safety concerns following a number of reports of serious blood clotting among recipients in Europe. … Read More >Canada halts AstraZeneca vaccine roll-out for people under 55, citing ‘substantial uncertainty’ amid blood clot concerns