In Pics | Countries that have suspended AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccineOver dozen countries, including France, Italy and Germany, have suspended AstraZeneca's Covid-19 shots because of fears over blood clots and other possible side effects. Other countries to have suspended the vaccine include Estonia, Lithuania, and Luxembourg in Europe, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa. (Credit: iStock)
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In Pics | Countries that have suspended AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine
France stopped administering the vaccine pending an assessment by Europe's medicines regulator.
Denmark suspended use for two weeks after reporting
Austria suspended use of one batch of the vaccine on March 7 after the death of one person and the illness of another. That batch was shipped to 17 EU countries.
The Netherlands government put its vaccination programme on hold on Sunday due to side-effects in other countries. On Monday, it reported 10 cases of noteworthy adverse side-effects from the vaccine.
Iceland suspended vaccine use on March 11 following halt by Norway and awaits results of an investigation by European regulators.
Germany halted use of the AstraZeneca vaccine on March 15 as a
Ireland temporarily suspended the shot
Bulgaria halted inoculations with vaccine until the European regulator sends a written statement dispelling all doubts about safety.
Cyprus suspended shots on Monday pending a review by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
Indonesia delayed giving vaccine on March 15 while awaiting WHO review.
Italy halted the use on March 15 as a
Latvian government health agencies on Tuesday announced
Sweden paused vaccinations against Covid-19 using the vaccine as a precautionary measure.
Norway halted the rollout of the vaccine on March 11, and later said three health workers were being treated for bleeding, blood clots and a low count of platelets. One of the individuals has since died, authorities said.
Romania temporarily stopped vaccinating people with one batch of vaccine on March 11.
Venezuela will not authorise the vaccine, citing its
Thailand is going ahead with the vaccine as of March 15, after having delayed the rollout last week.
Spain's health minister said the country will stop using the vaccine for at least two weeks, after four regions had stopped administering doses from a batch.