CANBERRA: Medical experts have warned Australians over the age of 50 not to delay getting their coronavirus vaccines despite blood clot fears. Omar Khorshid, president of the Australian Medical Association, told News Corp Australia on Thursday that with winter approaching Australia is "vulnerable to a coronavirus outbreak." "The best way to protect our community is for the vulnerable to be vaccinated, especially those aged over 70, who are vulnerable to very bad outcomes if they contract coronavirus," he said. The Therapeutic Goods Administration on Thursday announced six new cases of blood clotting in Australia linked to AstraZeneca vaccine, including five who were above 50 and one 18-year-old. As of Friday morning, there have been 3.38 million coronavirus vaccines administered in Australia.

Source: Manila Times May 21, 2021 01:41 UTC