WHO urges not to halt vaccinationThe World Health Organization (WHO) appealed to countries on Monday not to pause vaccination campaigns after two more European nations and one in Asia joined a handful that have suspended the use of AstraZeneca’s covid-19 vaccine over safety fears.
Indonesia said it would wait after Ireland and the Netherlands announced suspensions on Sunday. Denmark and Norway have reported isolated cases of bleeding, blood clots and a low platelet count after the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Iceland and Bulgaria had earlier suspended its use while Austria and Italy have stopped using particular batches. France, Germany and the UK say they have no concerns.