“The highest levels of NIH are very concerned,” said Dr. Avindra Nath, intramural clinical director and a leader of viral research at the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke, an NIH division. “Everyone’s hopes are on a vaccine, and if you have a major complication the whole thing could get derailed.” A great deal… Read More »
Australia has become the latest country to restrict use of the AstraZeneca vaccine by recommending that it not be given to people under age 50 ByThe Associated Press April 8, 2021, 12:08 PM • 2 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article CANBERRA, Australia — Australia on Thursday become the latest country to… Read More »
A British trial of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine involving children has been paused over fears of a possible link to blood clots. Oxford University, who helped develop the vaccine, said in a statement: “Whilst there are no safety concerns in the paediatric clinical trial, we await additional information from the MHRA (UK regulator) on its… Read More »
Northern Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr Michael McBride has received his first AstraZeneca vaccine shot today, despite European countries halting its administration. The CMO told reporters that he was “delighted to get the AstraZeneca vaccine this morning” and “welcomed the opportunity,” this morning. Northern Ireland First Minister and DUP leader Arlene Foster is due… Read More »
By Michael Le Page , Clare Wilson , Jessica Hamzelou , Sam Wong , Graham Lawton , Adam Vaughan , Conrad Quilty-Harper and Layal Liverpool Medical worker prepares a dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine to be administered to a patient in the capital Sarajevo, Bosnia. Kemal Softic/AP/Shutterstock Latest coronavirus news as of 5pm on 12… Read More »