LONDON, Dec 6, 2021 (AFP) – The lead developer of the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine warned the next pandemic could be “more lethal”, urging better preparedness in a speech set to be aired Monday. Sarah Gilbert, who is credited with saving millions of lives through her role in designing the jab, said the world must build on … Read more
The United Arab Emirates has announced the lifting of the ban on transit flights to several countries, including Pakistan. Residents who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will also be allowed to enter the UAE. Five vaccines are approved for use in the UAE: Pfizer-BioNTech Sinopharm Oxford-AstraZeneca Moderna Sputnik V The UAE’s National Emergency and Crisis … Read more
A study of postvaccination events in Scotland revealed that the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is associated with an increased risk of blood clotting and low platelets. There was no evidence of increased risk with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. A recent study examined Scotland’s national cohort of 2.53 million persons who got the first dose of a … Read more
