By Abdulrahman Abdullahi
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has insisted on the continuous use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine after several European countries suspended vaccination over blood clot fears.
WHO spokeswoman, Margaret Harris, stated this on Friday while speaking to reporters at a briefing in Geneva.
According to Harris, there is no reason to stop using the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine because WHO has reviewed the data on deaths.
Recall that Romania, Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Italy have postponed or limited the rollout of AstraZeneca vaccines following isolated reports of recipients developing blood clots.
“AstraZeneca is an excellent vaccine, as are the other vaccines that are being used,” Harris said.
“We have reviewed the data on deaths. There has been no death, to date, proven to have been caused by vaccination.”
Harris added, “Yes, we should continue using the AstraZeneca vaccine. Any safety signal must be investigated.
“We must always ensure that we look for any safety signals when we roll out vaccines, and we must review them.
“But there is no indication to not use it.”