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EU gives itself power to block coronavirus vaccine shipments to Australia
The European Union has introduced tighter rules on exports of COVID-19 vaccines that could hit shipments to nations including Australia, amid a deepening dispute with drug manufacturers Pfizer and AstraZeneca over supplies of potentially lifesaving shots.
Key points:
- The EU unveiled plans to tighten rules on exports of coronavirus vaccines produced inside the bloc
- The measure could be used to block shipments to many non-EU countries
- The World Health Organisation said the restrictions could harm poorer countries
The Federal Government said it would take steps to ensure Australia received the 1.2 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine on order from Europe despite the imposed export controls.
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