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No reason to stop using AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine: WHO

Several European countries have suspended the roll-out over blood clot fears

Last updated: March 12, 2021 | 15:25

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Geneva: The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday there was no reason to stop using AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine after several European countries suspended the roll-out over blood clot fears.

"Yes, we should continue using the AstraZeneca vaccine," WHO spokeswoman Margaret Harris told reporters, adding: "There is no indication to not use it".

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