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AstraZeneca has announced new shortfalls in its planned vaccine shipments to the EU. The latest setback comes as five of the bloc’s nations called for an emergency summit to address what they call “unfair” vaccine distribution.
Updated: 14 Mar 2021, 8:24
THE EU has faced another blow in its bid to fight off a third wave of Covid after AstraZeneca announced a shortfall in vaccine supplies.
The pharma giants has been hit by a delay of shipments, blaming production problems and export restrictions - while the UK have a steady stockpile on standby.
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AstraZeneca announced a shortfall in vaccine supplies to the EU because of shipment delays and production problemsCredit: AFP or licensors
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The pharmaceutical giant aimed to deliver 100 million doses to the EU in the first half of 2021Credit: Rex Features
The announcement led to five countries in the bloc claiming secret contracts were being signed for extra jabs.