AU urges states to continue use of AstraZeneca vaccine
Recommendation comes several European countries suspended use of the AstraZeneca shots
18 March 2021 - 18:55
Addis Ababa — The AU 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 recommendation comes after several European countries suspended use of the AstraZeneca vaccine amid concerns over the risk of blood clots...
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