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DNA: Astrazeneca withdraws Covid vaccine

AstraZeneca admitted in a British court that their Covid vaccine could cause side effects such as blood clotting and falling platelets.

May 09, 2024, 00:02 AM IST

AstraZeneca begins trials for modified booster vaccine against Beta variant of COVID-19

“Testing booster doses of existing vaccines and new variant vaccines is important to ensure we are best prepared to stay ahead of the pandemic coronavirus, should their use be needed," said chief investigator.

Jun 28, 2021, 07:20 AM IST

B1617 variant spreading worldwide at 'frightening speed': Experts

The B1617 COVID-19 variant is spreading worldwide at 'frightening speed' and could aggravate the pandemic -- particularly in countries with low vaccination rates, according to the latest assessment of the virus by experts here.

Jun 01, 2021, 13:02 PM IST

European Union doesn't renew order for AstraZeneca vaccine

The EU Commission did not renew its order for AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, the European Union's Internal Market Commissioner said Sunday.

May 09, 2021, 19:25 PM IST

COVID-19: Poland to face tough times ahead as third-wave grips the country

The Polish government imposed a new nationwide partial lockdown last Saturday after the cumulative number of Covid-19 cases since the start of the pandemic surpassed two million in the country.

Mar 24, 2021, 12:59 PM IST

COVID-19: WHO urges the world to keep using AstraZeneca vaccine

"We urge countries to continue using this important COVID-19 vaccine," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a news conference in Geneva.

Mar 20, 2021, 12:22 PM IST

UK PM Boris Johnson to be vaccinated with AstraZeneca vaccine

The country is currently vaccinating those over 50, which includes 56-year-old Boris Johnson, who has been waiting for his turn just like everyone else.

Mar 19, 2021, 10:45 AM IST

Ireland suspends AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clot reports

Ireland's deputy chief medical officer, said that while there was no conclusive link between the vaccine and the cases, Irish health officials are recommending the suspension of the vaccine's rollout as a precaution.

Mar 15, 2021, 07:30 AM IST

WHO expert group recommends use of AstraZeneca vaccine for COVID-19

The advice is used by health care officials worldwide but doesn't amount to a WHO green light for the UN and its partners to ship the vaccine. That approval could come after separate WHO group meetings on Friday and Monday to assess whether an emergency-use listing for the AstraZeneca vaccine is warranted.

Feb 11, 2021, 01:08 AM IST

Oxford's AstraZeneca first jab cuts COVID-19 transmission substantially: UK study

Two-dose Oxford's AstraZeneca vaccine can cut coronavirus transmissions by around 67 percent. The vaccine can have a substantial impact on transmission by reducing the number of infected individuals in the population, experts said. The UK government described this as good news for the world.

Feb 03, 2021, 17:32 PM IST