Scientists advising the World Health Organisation (WHO) have recommended the use of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in all adults. Ireland revised vaccine rollout plans last week after deciding not to give the AstraZeneca jab to over 70s but to use the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines only. The first batch of AstraZeneca vaccines, which arrived in the State at the weekend, were due to be given to healthcare workers this week. “And so many countries will be receiving their first tranches of the vaccine from the Covax facility later in February. The pharmaceutical giant is producing the vaccine on a non-profit basis, so does not stand to gain from the rollout.

Source: The Irish Times February 10, 2021 15:46 UTC