Vaccination targets doubtful as new advice set to be issued on AstraZeneca

The European Medicines Agency last week confirmed a link between the AstarZeneca vaccine and very rare blood clots, but stressed the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks. Picture: AP Photo/Christophe Ena

The Health Minister has cast doubt over the promise to have 80% of adults vaccinated by the end of June.

The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) is due to issue guidance on what age groups should be given the AstraZeneca vaccine following blood clot concerns in younger people.