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AstraZeneca

Coronavirus

THROMBOSIS

Germany, France, Italy, Spain also suspend AstraZeneca vaccinations

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/15/21

Health Minister Jens Spahn said Germany had recorded seven cases of thrombosis in cerebral veins among 1.6 million vaccinations with the AstraZeneca jab.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

AstraZeneca says no evidence of clot risk as more vaccinations halted

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/15/21

Officials in the Netherlands, Ireland and one region of Italy temporarily halted AstraZeneca vaccinations following reports of clotting and the death of a teacher in Italy given the Covid-19 jab.

12 March 2021, Thailand, Bangkok: A health worker prepares a dose of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine at the Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute in Nonthaburi province on the outskirts of Bangkok. Photo: Chaiwat Subprasom/SOPA Images via ZUMA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Norway reports more bleeding problems after Astrazeneca vaccination

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/14/21

Health authorities in Norway are now asking people under 50 who received the AstraZeneca shot in the last two weeks to watch out for any side effects of bleeding, and to go to a doctor if necessary.

12 March 2021, Thailand, Bangkok: A box of the AstraZeneca vaccine is seen in a cooling refrigerator at the Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute in Nonthaburi province on the outskirts of Bangkok. Photo: Chaiwat Subprasom/SOPA Images via ZUMA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Countries in Europe divided over AstraZeneca vaccine

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/12/21

Bulgaria joined the ranks of the countries to stop using it temporarily.

06 March 2021, France, Marseille: A health worker holds a vial of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine during a mass vaccination. Photo: Denis Thaust/SOPA Images via ZUMA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

BLOOD CLOTS REPORTED

Denmark, Iceland and Norway suspend AstraZeneca vaccinations

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/11/21

Veronica Arthurson of the Swedish agency told a briefing that they have had two cases of thrombosis linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine and about 10 cases of thrombosis linked to the vaccine…

05 March 2021, Australia, Sydney: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during a press conference following National Cabinet. Authorities in Canberra on Friday said they were "disappointed and frustrated" that the European Union blocked 250,000 doses of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine from being sent to Australia. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP/dpa

Coronavirus

VACCINATION RACE

EU uses export ban to prevent 250,000 shots from being shipped to Australia

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/5/21

The mechanism allows national authorities, in consultation with the European Commission, to block exports headed out of the EU if the bloc believes a firm is not honouring their…

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

THL recommends not giving the Astrazeneca vaccine to people over 70 years of age

The Nomad Today 2/8/21

The National Advisory Committee on Vaccines also noted that the gap between doses of the coronavirus vaccine should be extended to 12 weeks.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Sweden will not give AstraZeneca vaccine to older people

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/3/21

Soren Andersson of the Public Health Agency told a press conference that other countries, among them Germany, have made a similar decision.

28 January 2021, United Kingdom, London: Pharmacist Bhaveen Patel draws up a dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in preparation for coronavirus vaccinations during a clinic held at Junction Pharmacy. The roll out of the vaccination programme continues as the Government targets vaccinating the 15 million in the most vulnerable groups by mid-February. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

AstraZeneca vaccine gets EU green-light amid delivery row

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/29/21

The European Commission has pre-ordered 300 million doses of the cheap and easy-to-use drug, with an option to buy 100 million more.

HANDOUT - 27 January 2021, Belgium, Brussels: European Commissioner in charge of Health Stella Kyriakides speaks during a press conference on the COVID-19 vaccine by AstraZeneca, at EU headquarters in Brussels. Photo: Aurore Martignoni/European Commission/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

AstraZeneca vaccine delay dispute in EU not resolved by crisis talks

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/28/21

AstraZeneca claimed that British production sites and chains were more efficient, and that low yields at a site in Belgium were to blame for delays to the 27-member bloc.

HANDOUT - 08 January 2021, Belgium, Brüssel: President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a press conference on the coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine doses from Pfizer-BioNTech. Photo: Etienne Ansotte/European Commission/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

EU doubles vaccine order, allows extra dose from vial

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/8/21

EU states are hoping that vaccinating enough of the population will ensure herd immunity, though the exact target rate differs from country to country. For example, France is aiming for 60%, and…

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

British regulator authorizes use of AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/30/20

The British government has ordered 100 million doses of the Oxford University vaccine, which is enough to vaccinate 50 million people.

FILED - 17 December 2020, Russia, Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his 16th annual press conference with regional and international media via videoconference. Photo: -/Kremlin /dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

World

PANDEMIC

Putin to take Russian coronavirus vaccine 'as soon as possible'

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/17/20

Putin expressed confidence in the vaccine Sputnik V, saying it has proven itself safe and effective.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

AstraZeneca and Oxford say Covid-19 vaccine 70% effective

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/23/20

US pharmaceuticals giant Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech have announced that their drug is 95% effective, and that there were no safety concerns.