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 * [COVID: Several European countries halt use of AstraZeneca vaccine](https://www.dw.com/en/covid-several-european-countries-halt-use-of-astrazeneca-vaccine/a-56835406) with at least two batches under scrutiny after deaths and throbosis-related events in Austria, Italy and Denmark, which have not so far conclusively linked to the vaccine, but invesigation is in progress
 * [Covid-19 vaccine linked to a reduction in transmission](https://www.publichealthscotland.scot/news/2021/march/covid-19-vaccine-linked-to-a-reduction-in-transmission/) in a Scottish study, not yet published, examining around 300000 healthcare workers, and finding that compared to unvaccinated workers, vaccination results in a 30% reducting in COVID-19 among members of the vaccinated workers' households after the first shot, and 54% after the second, nothing that this of course underestimates protection because household members can also be infected from other sources
 * After 10 March 2021, several European countries suspended administration of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, following some unusual blood clotting events. Statements in English are available from the [Norwegian Medicines Agency](https://legemiddelverket.no/nyheter/norwegian-medicines-agency-notified-of-blood-clots-and-bleeding-in-younger-people-after-vaccination-with-astrazeneca-vaccine) and the German [Paul Ehrlich Institute](https://www.pei.de/EN/newsroom/hp-news/2021/210315-pei-informs-temporary-suspension-vaccination-astra-zeneca.html). Later on 15 March, [Germany suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine, along with Italy, France, Spain](https://www.dw.com/en/germany-suspends-use-of-astrazeneca-vaccine-along-with-italy-france-spain/a-56878920) despite the Italian Medicines Agency having stated the previous day [Unjustified alarm on safety of AstraZeneca vaccine](https://www.aifa.gov.it/en/web/guest/-/aifa-ingiustificato-allarme-sulla-sicurezza-del-vaccino-astrazeneca)
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+* [PHE to provide genomic sequencing support to partners across the world](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/phe-to-provide-genomic-sequencing-support-to-partners-across-the-world), as part of the [New Variant Assessment Platform](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-variant-assessment-platform) program, with current or previously participating countries as of July 2021 being Brazil, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Singapore, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Albania, and the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
 
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