A batch of AstraZeneca vaccine under investigation by international health authorities for possible links to blood clots is not part of Alberta's supply. I want to assure Albertans that the current doses of COVIShield AstraZeneca vaccine offered in Alberta have not been linked to the side effects issues reported in some European countries linked to one lot of vaccine. (1/4) —@CMOH_AlbertaDenmark and Norway are the latest European countries to temporarily suspend the use of AstraZeneca. Use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine suspended in parts of Europe CBC News 4:03 Denmark and Norway have temporarily suspended use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine after reports of people having blood clots after vaccination. Some European countries have stopped using specific batches of the vaccine as possible side effects are investigated.

Source: CBC News March 11, 2021 19:52 UTC