Minister downplays concerns about vaccine – Cowra Guardian

Health Minister Greg Hunt has downplayed concerns about the effectiveness of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine as medical professionals begin training to administer jabs.
South Africa has suspended its rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine after data showed it gave minimal protection against mild to moderate illness caused by the country’s new strain of the virus.
However, Mr Hunt still has confidence in the jab based on the latest UK data.
“There is currently no evidence to indicate a reduction…

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