Jens Spahn

A man is shown with his left sleeve raised and a medical professional injecting a syringe into his arm.

More countries halt use of AstraZeneca vaccine

March 16, 2021Top of The World

Top of The World: Germany has joined France, Italy and Spain in suspending its use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine over concerns of blood clots in some recipients. And, with a rise in the number of migrants getting apprehended at the US-Mexico border, US President Joe Biden — once critical of Trump-era deterrence policies — is now facing criticism from all sides.

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