31

Mar

EU drug regulator investigating 62 reports of rare clotting worldwide – chief

Europe's drug regulator is investigating 62 cases worldwide of a rare blood clotting condition which has prompted some countries to limit the use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, its chief Emer…

Read More Here

31

Mar

EU to get 107 million COVID doses by end of March, 30 mln from AstraZeneca

European Union states are expected to receive 107 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines by the end of March, an EU Commission spokeswoman said on Wednesday, hitting an earlier target but…

Read More Here

30

Mar

EU says AstraZeneca under no UK obligation that would prevent EU vaccine supply

AstraZeneca has told the European Union that it has no legal obligations to Britain or other buyers that would prevent the full supply of COVID-19 doses under its contract with…

Read More Here

30

Mar

Germany decides AstraZeneca vaccine can be used for over 60s, document shows

German federal and state health ministries agreed that from Wednesday AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine can be used for people aged 60 and older following further reports of a rare brain blood…

Read More Here

26

Mar

EU pledges to keep AstraZeneca doses in the bloc until company meets commitments

The European Union will ensure that coronavirus vaccines produced by AstraZeneca within the bloc stay in Europe until the company returns to fulfilling its delivery commitments, Internal Market Commissioner Thierry…

Read More Here

26

Mar

UPDATED: Norway keeps AstraZeneca vaccine on hold for another 3 weeks

Norway will delay its decision on whether to resume the use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine by up to three weeks, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) said on Friday.…

Read More Here

25

Mar

Exclusive: India delays big exports of AstraZeneca shot, as infections surge

NEW DELHI, March 25 (Reuters) - India has put a temporary hold on all major exports of the AstraZeneca coronavirus shot made by the Serum Institute of India (SII), the world's biggest vaccine-maker, to meet domestic demand as infections rise, two sources told…

Read More Here

25

Mar

AstraZeneca vaccine’s global rollout faces more complications

The rollout of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, the shot much of the world is relying on to beat the pandemic, faced further complications on Thursday as India halted exports of the vaccine and Europe discussed its…

Read More Here

25

Mar

AstraZeneca says COVID-19 vaccine 76% effective in new analysis, to seek U.S. approval

AstraZeneca's said its COVID-19 vaccine was 76% effective in a new analysis of its U.S. trial - only a tad lower than the level in an earlier report this week…

Read More Here

24

Mar

Italian authorities discover 29 million Oxford/AstraZeneca doses

Italian authorities have discovered 29 million doses of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine that had been stocked at a manufacturing site in the country, reported La Stampa on Wednesday. According to the newspaper,…

Read More Here

23

Mar

AstraZeneca to publish full U.S. trial results after rare rebuke over ‘outdated’ data

AstraZeneca will publish up-to-date results from its major U.S. COVID-19 vaccine trial within 48 hours after health officials publicly criticized the drugmaker for using "outdated information" to show how well…

Read More Here

23

Mar

US health body questions robustness of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine trial data

 AstraZeneca Plc may have provided an incomplete view of efficacy data on its COVID-19 vaccine from a large scale trial in the United States, a U.S. health agency said Tuesday, in a fresh…

Read More Here

22

Mar

Scientists probe new theories on whether AstraZeneca shot linked to blood clots

Scientists are exploring several possibilities that might explain at least 18 reports of extremely rare blood clots in the brain that occurred in individuals in the days and weeks after…

Read More Here

22

Mar

AstraZeneca’s U.S. trial data a confidence booster for COVID-19 shot

AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine performed better than expected in a major late-stage trial, paving the way for its potential emergency authorization in the United States and boosting confidence in the shot…

Read More Here

22

Mar

As vaccine battle with UK deepens, EU blames AstraZeneca

ain on Monday demanded that the European Union allow the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines it has ordered as tensions over a possible ban on EU-manufactured shots mounted, but Brussels said…

Read More Here

22

Mar

Spain extends use of AstraZeneca vaccine to 18-65 year olds

Spain's public health commission has decided to extend the age range for AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine to 18-65 year olds from a previous range of 18-55 years, La Vanguardia newspaper said…

Read More Here

22

Mar

Asia accelerates AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollouts

Many Asian countries are accelerating the rollout of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine after confidence in its safety was hit, following reports that the shot was linked to rare blood clots in…

Read More Here

22

Mar

UPDATED: AstraZeneca vaccine safe and effective in U.S., Chile, Peru trials

AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine received a major boost on Monday after data from a large trial showed it was safe and effective, potentially paving the way for its emergency authorisation in…

Read More Here

22

Mar

European trust in AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine plunges

Confidence in the safety of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine has taken a big hit in Spain, Germany, France and Italy as reports of rare blood clots have been linked to it…

Read More Here

21

Mar

EU rebuffs UK calls to ship AstraZeneca COVID vaccines from Europe

The European Union is rebuffing British government calls to ship AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines produced in a factory in the Netherlands, an EU official said on Sunday. Former EU member Britain…

Read More Here

21

Mar

German team discovers thrombosis trigger in AstraZeneca vaccine recipients

Researchers at the Greifswald teaching hospital in northern Germany said that they had discovered the cause of the unusual blood clotting found in some recipients of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine,…

Read More Here

21

Mar

AstraZeneca counters Indonesian Muslim concerns over COVID-19 vaccine

AstraZeneca said on Sunday its COVID-19 vaccine contains no pork-derived ingredients, countering an assertion in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, that the drug violates Islamic law. Indonesia’s highest…

Read More Here

20

Mar

French PM takes AstraZeneca vaccine

French Prime Minister Jean Castex received the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine on Friday in an event that was broadcast live on French TV as part of efforts to restore public confidence in the vaccine.…

Read More Here

20

Mar

Denmark reports two cases of serious illness, including one death, after AstraZeneca shot

COPENHAGEN, March 20 (Reuters) - Denmark said on Saturday that one person had died and another fell seriously ill with blood clots and cerebral haemorrhage after receiving the AstraZeneca COVID-19…

Read More Here

20

Mar

Scientists probe new theories on whether AstraZeneca shot linked to blood clots

CHICAGO, March 19 (Reuters) - Scientists are exploring several possibilities that might explain at least 18 reports of extremely rare blood clots in the brain that occurred in individuals in…

Read More Here

20

Mar

Italy’s Draghi says will take AstraZeneca shot, approves new spending plan

ROME, March 19 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said on Friday he would personally take the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine but defended this week's temporary suspension over concerns about…

Read More Here

20

Mar

I would take the AstraZeneca vaccine, Germany’s Merkel says

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday she would take AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shot. "I would get vaccinated with AstraZeneca," Merkel told a news conference after a meeting…

Read More Here

19

Mar

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson receives a dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in London

British prime minister Boris Johnson has received his first dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine. Mr Johnson was given the jab at St Thomas’ Hospital in central London shortly after…

Read More Here

19

Mar

Merkel says it was right to be transparent about AstraZeneca vaccine

BERLIN, March 19 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday it was right to be completely transparent about AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine. "On this basis, everyone knows that we…

Read More Here

19

Mar

Italy’s IRBM President says dealing of AstraZenca vaccine has not been “serene”

The way the public and institutions have dealt with the AstraZeneca vaccine has not been "serene", the president of Italian biotech firm IRBM, which is cooperating with the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker…

Read More Here

19

Mar

Analysis – Countries resuming use of AstraZeneca vaccine after blood clot investigation

March 19 (Reuters) - Many countries are resuming use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine after the European Medicines Agency and the World Health Organization said the benefits outweighed the risks following…

Read More Here

19

Mar

France recommends AstraZeneca for over-55s only, departing from EU guidance

PARIS, March 19 (Reuters) - France's medical regulator approved the resumption of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations on Friday, but in a break with guidance from the European watchdog said it should…

Read More Here

19

Mar

Europe aims to get vaccinations back on track after clearing AstraZeneca shot

AMSTERDAM/LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Europe pushed to get its COVID-19 vaccination drive back on track on Friday after EU and British regulators said the benefits of AstraZeneca's shot outweighed…

Read More Here

19

Mar

‘We need time’: Nordic countries keep AstraZeneca vaccine on hold

Denmark, Sweden and Norway said on Friday they needed more time to decide whether to use AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine while Finland joined them in putting the shots on hold, even…

Read More Here

19

Mar

Nearly a dozen countries resume AstraZeneca vaccine after EU, UK regulators say benefits outweigh risks

Nearly a dozen countries resumed use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shots on Friday as EU and British regulators said the benefits outweighed any risks after reports of rare instances of blood…

Read More Here

19

Mar

Indonesia to resume use of AstraZeneca vaccine after reviewing blood clot concerns

Indonesia's Food and Drug agency (BPOM) said on Friday it has approved the usage of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine after reviewing reports that it had caused blood clots among some recipients…

Read More Here

19

Mar

Australia relieved after EU drug regulator backs AstraZeneca vaccine

Australia on Friday welcomed the European drug regulator's decision to back the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine after a safety investigation as authorities ramp up the country's immunisation drive next week. Germany,…

Read More Here

19

Mar

Health Canada follows European regulators in backing AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine

Canada's health department joined its European counterparts in backing AstraZeneca Plc's COVID-19 vaccine, saying the shots were not associated with an overall increase in blood clots. "Health Canada confirms that…

Read More Here

19

Mar

Boris Johnson to have AstraZeneca jab as he urges public to do the same

The British prime minister is to receive his first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine after reassuring the public it was "safe". Boris Johnson, 56, has urged people to get…

Read More Here

19

Mar

Germany, France among nations to resume use of AstraZeneca vaccine after regulators back shot

Germany, France and other European nations announced plans to resume using AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine after EU and British regulators moved to shore up confidence in the shot, saying its benefits…

Read More Here

18

Mar

UPDATED – EU regulator says AstraZeneca vaccine ‘safe and effective

AMSTERDAM, March 18 (Reuters) - The EU's drug watchdog said on Thursday it is still convinced the benefits of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine outweigh the risks following an investigation into reports…

Read More Here

18

Mar

UK reports five cases of rare blood clots in 11 million AstraZeneca shots, continues with vaccine

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's medicines regulator said there had been five cases of a rare type of blood clot in the brain among 11 million given AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine but…

Read More Here

18

Mar

Dutch watchdog reports two blood clot incidents after AstraZeneca vaccine

A Dutch watchdog has received reports of two people who developed blood clots and low platelet counts after receiving the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, news agency ANP reported on Thursday. The…

Read More Here

18

Mar

UPDATED: African Union says benefits outweigh risks of AstraZeneca COVID shot

The African Union said on Thursday that African countries should continue to use AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, echoing the World Health Organization (WHO) by saying the shot's benefits outweighed risks. The…

Read More Here

18

Mar

UPDATED: EU to send letter to AstraZeneca as part of conflict resolution on vaccine contract

The European Commission will send a letter to AstraZeneca as part of efforts to resolve a dispute with the Anglo-Swedish company over its supplies of COVID-19 vaccines to the bloc,…

Read More Here

18

Mar

UPDATED: WHO Europe urges countries to keep using AstraZeneca COVID vaccine

The benefits of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine far outweigh any risks and countries across Europe should continue to use it to help save lives, the World Health Organization's European director said…

Read More Here

18

Mar

WHO vaccine safety panel to issue findings on AstraZeneca on Friday

The World Health Organization's vaccine safety panel is now due to issue its findings on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 shot on Friday, a WHO spokesman said. The WHO's global advisory committee…

Read More Here

18

Mar

All eyes on EU regulator as AstraZeneca decision to be released

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is due to provide an assessment on Thursday of the safety of Astrazeneca's vaccine against Covid-19 after several countries temporarily suspended use of the jab…

Read More Here

17

Mar

Explainer: How worried should we be about reports of blood clots and AstraZeneca’s vaccine?

FRANKFURT/PARIS (Reuters) - Europe’s drug watchdog is reviewing a small number of reports of bleeding, blood clots and low platelet counts in people who have received AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine. The…

Read More Here

17

Mar

Political role under fire in European AstraZeneca vaccine suspensions

BERLIN (Reuters) - The decision by more than a dozen European countries to suspend AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 shot faced deepening scrutiny on Wednesday, amid concerns the step could undermine public confidence…

Read More Here

17

Mar

Italian teacher’s widow declares “I will get the second dose, I advise everyone to get vaccinated”

“I believe in the anti-Covid vaccine, and I will definitely take the second dose. But at the same time, I would like to know what caused my husband’s death,” said…

Read More Here

17

Mar

Autopsy finds no sign of a link between the death of teacher in Piemonte and the AstraZeneca vaccination

ANSA - Sandro Tognatti, a 57-year-old teacher who passed away on Sunday less than 24 hours after having the first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, seems to have died…

Read More Here

17

Mar

Recovery in UK bookings unaffected by AstraZeneca setback, airlines say

LONDON, March 16 (Reuters) - A recovery in UK travel bookings appears undimmed by the suspension of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine elsewhere in Europe, airlines said on Tuesday, as the setback…

Read More Here

16

Mar

I’ve had AstraZeneca vaccine, says Britain’s Duchess of Cornwall

LONDON (Reuters) - Camilla, Britain’s Duchess of Cornwall and wife of heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles, said on Tuesday she received the AstraZeneca shot when she had her first vaccine dose. On…

Read More Here

16

Mar

Pound erases loss as Europe medicine watchdog says AstraZeneca vaccine safe

LONDON, March 16 (Reuters) - Sterling edged higher against the euro on Tuesday and erased some of its earlier losses against the dollar after Europe's medicines watchdog said there was…

Read More Here

16

Mar

European Medicines Agency: Benefits of AstraZeneca vaccine continue to outweigh the risks – UPDATED

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Europe's medicines watchdog on Tuesday said the benefits of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine continue to outweigh the risks after several countries halted its use due to concerns about…

Read More Here

15

Mar

Spain, Germany, Italy, France to halt AstraZeneca shots, further hitting EU vaccination campaign

BERLIN/GENEVA/MADRID , March 15 (Reuters) - Spain will stop using AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for at least 15 days, Cadena Ser radio reported on Monday, citing unnamed sources. Health Minister Carolina…

Read More Here