The use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine has been suspended in the Republic of Ireland. More than 110,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine have been administered in Ireland, which is about 20% of all doses given to date. "It has not been concluded that there is any link between the Covid-19 vaccine AstraZeneca and these cases," he said. "However, acting on the precautionary principle, and pending receipt of further information, the National Immunisation Advisory Committee has recommended the temporary deferral of the Covid-19 vaccine AstraZeneca vaccination programme in Ireland." "People should still go and get their Covid-19 vaccine when asked to do so."

Source: The Star March 14, 2021 15:00 UTC