Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be receiving a COVID-19 vaccination on Friday after the eligibility for the AstraZeneca vaccine was lowered to 40 years of age and older in Ontario.
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Ford reaching out to international allies as AstraZeneca shipment to Ontario likely delayed
The Office of the Premier says he was notified Monday to “be prepared” for delays to the two shipments of AstraZeneca vaccine that were expected from the federal government later this month and next month.
Ontario lowers minimum age for AstraZeneca shot to 40 starting Tuesday
Ontario will start offering the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to those aged 40 and over starting on Tuesday, the province announced Sunday following days of mounting pressure to lower the minimum age.
Canada reports blood clot in Quebec woman vaccinated with AstraZeneca
The Public Health Agency of Canada says it has received a report of a blood clot after a Quebec woman received the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
NACI recommends halting AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for those under 55
Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommends suspending the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for anyone under the age of 55 as a precautionary measure, pending further investigation.
Health Canada says no corners were cut in approving COVID-19 vaccines
In the last four years, Health Canada has approved more than 1,500 new or updated pharmaceuticals.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine label updated with information on rare reports of blood clots
Health Canada has updated the label for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
U.S. confirms plan to lend 1.5M doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to Canada
Canada’s procurement minister says a deal is close to receive Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine doses from the U.S., while the military commander in charge of the rollout here says all adults who wish could be able to get their first shot by July 1.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to be recommended for those 65+: source
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is set to change its guidelines for the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and will recommend it be given to those 65 years and older, a government source confirmed.
Ontario won’t administer Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to seniors, health minister says
Ontario seniors won’t receive the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine since there’s limited data on its effectiveness in older populations, the province said Tuesday, but it remained unclear who those shots would go to.