Article contentOTTAWA – New potential threats are coming to Canada’s already limited vaccine supply, as European countries consider limiting exports, as production from some pharmaceutical companies is failing to meet expectations. Canada is receiving zero vaccines this week after drug giant Pfizer cut shipments from its plant in Belgium so the facility can undergo upgrades to ultimately produce more vaccines this year. Try refreshing your browser, or Europe threatens restrictions on vaccine exports, Trudeau insists deliveries will pick up Back to videoPfizer’s shortfall has angered many European leaders, as has news from AstraZeneca that it will not be able to fulfil its commitments to the trade bloc. Some European leaders are now suggesting they will push for export restrictions. “Europe invested billions to help develop the world’s first COVID-19 vaccines.

Source: National Post January 26, 2021 16:53 UTC