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Minister plays down vaccine fears as South Africa suspends rollout
Monday February 08, 2021
Health Minister Greg Hunt has downplayed concerns about the effectiveness of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine.
Australian Health Minister Greg Hunt says the virus jab is performing strongly in the UK. (Photo: AP: Ted S. Warren)
South Africa has suspended its rollout of the vaccine after data showed it gave minimal protection against mild to moderate illness caused by the country’s new strain of the virus.
However, Hunt still has confidence in the jab based on the latest UK data.
“I spoke with the UK health secretary in recent days – that’s their…
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