Now playing Next Denmark Denmark extends AstraZeneca vaccine suspension for three weeks Denmark has extended its suspension of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines by three weeks. 25/03/2021
Now playing Next United Kingdom Boris Johnson warns against EU vaccine export 'blockade' The British prime minister said 'blockades' of vaccines would be counter-productive, as the EU and UK vowed jointly to seek a 'win-win' situation over supplies. 24/03/2021
Now playing Next Italy AstraZeneca says half of 'vaccine stockpile' heading for EU nations The Anglo-Swedish company confirms that the other 13m doses found during the inspection of an Italian factory will be sent to low income countries. 24/03/2021
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels tightens vaccine export rules to ensure jabs stay in the bloc The EU plans to incorporate the principles of "proportionality and reciprocity" into the transparency mechanism that was introduced at the end of January and will assess "case by case" the export requests from pharmaceutical companies. 24/03/2021
Now playing Next China Hong Kong halts use of Pfizer vaccine, cites defective lids Hong Kong halts use of Pfizer vaccine, cites defective lids 24/03/2021
Now playing Next France French wine experts ask to be prioritised for COVID vaccine France's wine tasting experts say they are particularly impacted by COVID-19 due to the risk of losing taste and smell. 23/03/2021
Now playing Next Russia Putin gets COVID-19 vaccine away from the public eye The Russian president received the jab on Tuesday away from cameras, his spokesman said. It's uncertain if the gesture will raise the country's low immunisation rates. 23/03/2021
Now playing Next Travel News Russian Foreign Minister voices vaccine passport concerns Vaccine certificates must not infringe on people's rights to travel, says Russia as EU plans to introduce the documents this summer. 23/03/2021
Now playing Next Germany Germany extends lockdown until mid-April amid third wave of infections Restrictions previously set to run through March 28 will now remain in place until April 18, with public life largely shut down over Easter. 23/03/2021
Now playing Next World News Global COVID vaccine inequality 'becoming more grotesque,' WHO warns The US, UK, EU/EEA account for more than 206 million of the 448 million doses of vaccines administered worldwide. 22/03/2021
Now playing Next United Kingdom UK vaccinates more people in one day than a dozen EU nations combined On Saturday, the UK inoculated 844,285 people. That's more than 12 EU countries combined, including Germany, France, Italy and Poland. 22/03/2021
Now playing Next Hungary Hungary approves two more vaccines not authorised by EU regulator It brings the number of jabs authorised in Hungary to seven. The country has one of the best vaccination rates in the EU. 22/03/2021
Now playing Next Germany Germany poised to extend coronavirus restrictions amid third wave Chancellor Merkel was due to relax restrictions at a meeting with regional leaders on Monday but a surge in infections has upended those plans. 22/03/2021
Now playing Next United Kingdom COVID-19 vaccines: UK says 'world is watching' EU on export ban threat A British minister warned the EU against 'counter-productive' measures after the Commission president said a ban was possible if AstraZeneca did not meet supply commitments. 21/03/2021
Now playing Next United Kingdom Half UK adults receive first vaccine dose as EU threatens AstraZeneca The UK government heralds a 'huge success' after more than 26 million first doses of coronavirus jabs are administered, while the European Commission warns AstraZeneca to meet its delivery targets to the bloc. 20/03/2021
Now playing Next World News European leaders receive AstraZeneca COVID jab after blood clot scare UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French Prime Minister Jean Castex both received their first dose of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine on Friday. 19/03/2021
Now playing Next France France recommends reserving AstraZeneca vaccine for over 55s Despite resuming the rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine, France's health authority has recommended reserving it for people aged 55 and over. 19/03/2021
Now playing Next State Of The Union Europe's week: AstraZeneca vaccine doubts and Rutte's decisive victory Mark Rutte set for a historic fourth term as Dutch PM, as Europe's vaccination campaign continues to stutter. 19/03/2021
Now playing Next World News AstraZeneca back-and-forth could sow more doubt on vaccines Experts fear mixed messaging over AstraZeneca's coronavirus jab could undermine public trust and slow down immunisation campaigns. 19/03/2021
Now playing Next Germany COVID in Europe: 'Not enough vaccines to stop third wave' says Germany The warning from Jens Spahn comes on the day several countries including Germany resume AstraZeneca vaccinations after a four-day suspension. 19/03/2021