Denmark Blocks Use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 Adenovirus Vector Vaccine Over Blood Clots
Soeren Brostroem, director of the National Board of Health (L) and Tanja Erichsen, from Danish Medicins Agency announced the suspension of the AstraZeneca adenovirus vector variant from distribution in Denmark. Erichsen fainted during the conference and was rushed to hospital. (Image: MADS CLAUS RASMUSSEN/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images)
Denmark announced it is permanently halting the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine in its country’s vaccination campaign, becoming the first nation to completely halt usage of the brand. The decision followed confirmation by Danish health authorities that the company’s adenovirus vector was linked to severe cases of blood clotting, with one case resulting in death of the recipient.
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Health Canada says AstraZeneca vaccine safe after countries suspend use Rachael D Amore © Provided by Global News Medical personnel prepares a syringe for vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine at the Region Hovedstaden s vaccine center in Bella Center in Copenhagen on February 11, 2021, amid the ongoing coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo by Liselotte Sabroe / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP) / Denmark OUT (Photo by LISELOTTE SABROE/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images)
Health Canada says it will move forward with administering the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine despite at least nine European countries stopping its use.
Health Canada spokesperson Tammy Jarbeau said the agency is aware of reports of adverse events in Europe and would like to reassure Canadians that the benefits of the vaccine continue to outweigh its risks.