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Families thwart COVID-19 patient transfers as third wave grips France Reuters 5 hrs ago By Caroline Pailliez PARIS, April 9 (Reuters) - In March, emergency room doctor Frederic Adnet needed to move COVID-19 patients from his fast-filling Paris hospital to less hard-hit regions of France to free up beds, but unlike during the first wave last year the transfers werent happening. It was a scene playing out across the French capital and other virus hotspots, mainly because families were now refus...

Article content LONDON — Italy recommended on Wednesday that AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 shot only be used on those over 60 and Britain that people under 30 should get an alternative, due to possible links between the vaccine and very rare cases of blood clots. More than a dozen countries have at one time suspended use of the vaccine, which has been given to tens of millions in Europe. But most have resumed, with some, including France, the Netherlands and Germany, recommending a minimum age. We...

Italy, Britain suggest age limits for AstraZeneca vaccine but still recommend it By Kate Kelland, Gavin Jones and Francesco Guarascio FILE PHOTO: Vial labelled "AstraZeneca coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine" placed on displayed EU flag is seen in this illustration picture LONDON (Reuters) -Italy recommended on Wednesday that AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 shot only be used on those over 60 and Britain that people under 30 should get an alternative, due to possible links between the vacci...

EU and UK regulators still recommend AstraZeneca shot despite possible link to blood clots By Kate Kelland, Anthony Deutsch and Alistair Smout Reuters LONDON (Reuters) -European and British regulators said on Wednesday they had found possible links between AstraZenecas vaccine and very rare cases of blood clots, but reaffirmed its importance in protecting people against COVID-19. A British government advisory group said the vaccine should not be given to the under 30s where possible, though an ...