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Germany expects limited EU approval for AstraZeneca vaccine

FRANCE24, 29 Jan 2021
#Germany’s health minister says he expects the European Union's drug regulator to authorize a further coronavirus vaccine made by #AstraZeneca on Friday, but that currently available data may mean it is not recommended for older adults. Jens Spahn said authorities are waiting to see what advice the European Medicines Agency issues with regard to vaccinations for people over 65, and Germany would then adjust its own guidance for doctors in the country.

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