UK AstraZeneca coronavirus jab trial on children paused as regulator investigates rare blood clots in adults

A vaccine trial into the safety and efficacy of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine in children has been paused while the UK medicines regulator investigates a possible link to rare blood clots in adults who had the jab.  More...

France: 12 cases of thromboembolic disorders following Astrazeneca coronavirus vaccine, 4 deaths

“As part of our enhanced surveillance of thromboembolic disorders, 3 new cases of thrombosis of the large veins of atypical locations associated with thrombocytopenia and/or coagulation disorders were analyzed during the weekly monitoring committee of the ANSM with the network French CRPVs (12 cases in total since the start of vaccination, including 4 deaths).  More...