Germany, France, Italy and Spain suspend AstraZeneca vaccine over blood clot concerns
SHARE Germany, France, Italy and Spain suspended use of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine on Monday over latest reports of blood clots in people who were administered the drug. World Health Organisation (WHO) chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan later on Monday called for calm and said countries should continue AstraZeneca immunisations The string of suspensions is the latest blow to Europe's relationship with the pharmaceutical company after a row earlier this year over supply shortages. The German Health Ministry said its decision was taken as a “precaution” and on the advice of nati...