NSW flooding and rainfall delays Covid-19 vaccine rollout in Sydney and rural Australia

Vaccine delivery to Sydney and much of regional NSW will be delayed as a result of severe flooding, the Department of Health has said. Most locations in the country will have received vaccines by the end of the weekend, except for parts of NSW affected by extreme weather. ‘Vaccine delivery is being affected in Sydney … Read more

Covid UK: Matt Hancock admits vaccine shortage will delay rollout

HOW MATT HANCOCK WAS FORCED TO REVEAL INDIA VACCINE DELAY  5pm, Wednesday Just before the Downing Street press conference news breaks that the NHS has issued a letter to vaccine clinics warning of a ‘substantial reduction’ in vaccine supply.  5pm press conference Matt Hancock did not explain the vaccine shortage in his opening remarks but … Read more

UK vaccine rollout hit by ‘need to retest batches’

The vaccine rollout was plunged into its first real crisis last night as the NHS revealed a major four-week fall in supply. In a bombshell development, a leaked letter suggested that the NHS is expecting a ‘significant reduction’ in supply for four weeks from March 29. The letter said local vaccination centres have been told … Read more

All over-50s in England are now eligible for a Covid vaccine as NHS expands roll-out to final stage 

All over-50s in England are now eligible for a Covid vaccine as NHS expands roll-out to final stage By Luke Andrews Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 08:56 GMT, 17 March 2021 | Updated: 09:00 GMT, 17 March 2021 All over-50s in England are now eligible for a coronavirus vaccine as the NHS expands its roll-out to … Read more

Europe Covid third wave: Germany, France and Italy stop AstraZeneca roll-out

Germany, France and Italy have fully suspended their use of AstraZeneca vaccines amid fears over blood clots despite the EU’s own medicines agency saying it is safe to use.  The European heavyweights made the move on Monday, following the likes of Ireland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Bulgaria which suspended the use of jabs … Read more

Thailand halts AstraZeneca vaccine roll-out

Thailand today called off the start of its AstraZeneca vaccine programme just moments before the prime minister was due to get the first shot, after reports of blood clots prompted several European countries to suspend use of the jab.  Thai premier Prayut Chan-O-Cha was due to get a televised jab this morning but the event was … Read more

ROSS CLARK: EU’s Covid vaccine rollout highlights everything wrong with the union

The EU’s vaccine-buying programme provided it with an opportunity to demonstrate the superiority of its trans-national way of doing things over the go-it-alone approach of Brexit Britain. Instead, it has highlighted everything that is wrong with the bloc – and why member states should think about following Britain’s example and getting out. Now the EU’s … Read more

Eurozone headed for double-dip recession amid slow vaccine rollout

Eurozone headed for a double-dip recession as the slow vaccine rollout prolongs the economic misery By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:12 GMT, 3 March 2021 | Updated: 22:12 GMT, 3 March 2021 The eurozone is heading for a double-dip recession as the slow rollout of Covid-19 vaccines prolongs economic misery across the … Read more

GP is accused of undermining Covid vaccine rollout after publicising her decision not to have jab

‘Irresponsible’ GP snubs vaccine: Family doctor is accused of undermining Covid vaccine rollout after publicising her decision not to have the jab GP’s practice carries a message for 9k patients about vaccination arrangements  But Clare Jones says she will not be among those going to community hall for jab She rallied against suggestions medics may be disciplined … Read more