The Prime Minister said: “The supply we do have will still enable us to hit the targets we have set. (Image: Getty Images)The AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is “safe and effective” – and its benefits outweigh any risks, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has concluded. About four million doses from the Serum Institute of India have been delayed. Mr Hancock said that a batch of 1.7 million doses of vaccine had been delayed in the last week due to the need to retest its stability. "There will be no cancelled appointments as a result of supply issues - second doses will go ahead as planned."

Source: Daily Mirror March 18, 2021 17:07 UTC