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Half UK adults receive first vaccine dose as EU threatens AstraZeneca

The UK government heralds a 'huge success' after more than 26 million first doses of coronavirus jabs are administered, while the European Commission warns AstraZeneca to meet its delivery targets to the bloc.

World News

European leaders receive AstraZeneca COVID jab after blood clot scare

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French Prime Minister Jean Castex both received their first dose of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine on Friday.

France

France recommends reserving AstraZeneca vaccine for over 55s

Despite resuming the rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine, France's health authority has recommended reserving it for people aged 55 and over.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: AstraZeneca vaccine doubts and Rutte's decisive victory

Mark Rutte set for a historic fourth term as Dutch PM, as Europe's vaccination campaign continues to stutter.

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World News

AstraZeneca back-and-forth could sow more doubt on vaccines

Experts fear mixed messaging over AstraZeneca's coronavirus jab could undermine public trust and slow down immunisation campaigns.

Germany

COVID in Europe: 'Not enough vaccines to stop third wave' says Germany

The warning from Jens Spahn comes on the day several countries including Germany resume AstraZeneca vaccinations after a four-day suspension.

World

Moldova’s vaccine rollout hampered by corruption, says president

Recently-elected President Maia Sandu told Euronews she has secured a donation of 200,000 doses from Romania and free access to 20% of Moldova's total vaccine needs through the global vaccine initiative COVAX. But corruption is hampering the rollout efforts.

World News

Finland suspends AstraZeneca jab despite European regulator's advice

Finland's public health authority said the jab would be halted "until there is more information and a possible causality can be assessed".

Italy

One year on, Italy remembers coronavirus victims

Footage of an army convoy snaking its way through Bergamo's roads on March 18th, 2020 remains one of the most heart-wrenching and iconic images of the pandemic

World News

Halting AstraZeneca vaccine ‘will lead to deaths’

"It's not always the best policy to withdraw the vaccine, especially when you have a disease that's killing people," an expert in drug safety tells Euronews.

Europe News

Many EU countries to restart AstraZeneca vaccinations post EMA verdict

"Its benefits in protecting people from COVID-19 with the associated risks of death and hospitalisation outweigh the possible risks," EMA executive director Emer Cooke said at a press conference. Yet the EMA will continue to investigate reports of blood clots.

World News

Vaccinating kids is key for herd immunity. How far away is such a jab?

Several COVID-19 vaccines are currently being tested in teenagers and trials are starting in younger children as well.

United Kingdom

UK to have a 'a significant reduction' in vaccine supply from March 29

The NHS said there would be "a significant reduction" in COVID-19 vaccine supplies from 29 March. UK health minister Matt Hancock says they are on track to meet their target to vaccinate everyone over 50 by April 15.

My Europe Series

What are the real reasons behind France's slow vaccine rollout?

By March 14, France had vaccinated 10.85 people per 100 inhabitants, compared to 32.01 in the United States and 38.39 in the United Kingdom, according to Our World in Data.

Europe News

Green Pass should be ready between May 17 and June 1, says Schinas

Vice-President Schinas told Euronews that EU governments and the European Parliament will fast-track the approval in time for the summer season.

Travel News

The Azores' smallest island has vaccinated its entire population

Life goes on as usual for the island's 400 residents. Only masks and the almost total absence of tourism signal a different time.

Italy

COVID-19: Italy records highest one-day death toll since late January

The high one-day death toll comes as half of Italy's regions were put under lockdown again on Monday.

Europe Decoded

AstraZeneca jab pause 'will definitely increase vaccine hesitancy'

"We have already seen a problem before now with vaccine hesitancy, but it [the halt] will definitely increase that," Dr William Budd told Euronews.

Austria

Austria calls on EU to 'correct' COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Leaders of several countries including Austria say that, although the EU had agreed on distribution of the vaccines on a per-capita basis, some countries have received considerably more than others.

Europe News

Watch: EMA 'convinced' benefits of AstraZeneca jab outweigh risks

Over a dozen European countries have temporarily suspended the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine following reports of serious blood clotting events.