Denmark on Wednesday will become the first country to entirely cease administering AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine following its possible link to very rare cases of blood clots, several Danish media outlets reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources.The decision, which would remove the shot from Denmark‘s vaccination scheme, could delay the country’s vaccine rollout by up to four weeks, based on previous statements by health bodies.
Canada reports 1st blood clot in AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine recipient Danish health authorities will hold a media briefing at 1200 GMT where they are expected to announce the decision to halt using the vaccine and present a new timeline for the country’s vaccination program.The European Union’s drug.