Mar 25 Watch 5:08 Amid third wave, European Union running behind as vaccine rollout faces challenges By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran, Ali Rogin Much of continental Europe is suffering through a third and brutal wave of COVID-19. Making matters worse, the drive to vaccinate throughout the European Union is faltering badly. Coupled with recent concerns about the AstraZeneca vaccine, the EU is running… Continue watching
Mar 25 AstraZeneca confirms strong vaccine protection after U.S. rift By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press AstraZeneca insists that its COVID-19 vaccine is strongly effective even after counting additional illnesses in its U.S. study, the latest in an extraordinary public dispute with American officials. Continue reading
Mar 23 AstraZeneca may have used outdated information in U.S. vaccine trial By Associated Press Results from a U.S. trial of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine may have included "outdated information" and that could mean the company provided an incomplete view of efficacy data, American federal health officials said early Tuesday. Continue reading
Mar 22 U.S. data shows AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine effective for all adults By Maria Cheng, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press The results raised hopes that the findings could help rebuild public confidence in the beleaguered shot in other countries and were a step toward clearance for American use. Continue reading
Mar 22 Watch 4:20 News Wrap: Thousands of spring break revelers force Miami Beach to enforce curfew In our news wrap Monday, Florida's Miami Beach saw thousands of spring break revelers that defined face mask orders and social distancing guidelines over the weekend, prompting officials to authorize an overnight curfew until April 12. Also, The Supreme Court… Continue watching
Mar 19 AstraZeneca vaccinations resume in Europe after blood clot scare By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press Countries across Europe are resuming vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot, as leaders seek to reassure their populations it is safe following brief suspensions that cast doubt on the vaccine. Continue reading
Mar 18 Watch 6:29 News Wrap: U.S. to send 4 million COVID vaccines to Mexico, Canada In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. will send a combined 4 million doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine to Mexico and Canada, the European Union’s drug regulatory agency said the vaccine does not pose a significant threat of blood clots,… Continue watching
Mar 18 EU drug agency discounts any link between vaccine and clots By Maria Cheng, Frank Jordans, Associated Press On Thursday, ahead of the EMA's announcement, Britain's drug regulatory agency said there is no sign AstraZeneca's vaccine causes clots, and it urged people to continue getting the shot. Continue reading
Mar 16 Watch 6:11 Why European nations are suspending use of the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine By William Brangham A growing number of European nations are suspending use of the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine, one of three on the continent, after reports of blood clots and other problems among a small number of people. AstraZeneca says these are isolated cases. Continue watching
Mar 16 E.U. regulator ‘convinced’ AstraZeneca benefit outweighs risk By Raf Casert, Frank Jordans, Associated Press The European Medicines Agency urged governments Tuesday not to halt use of the vaccine at a time when the pandemic is still taking thousands of lives each day. Continue reading