Benefits of AstraZeneca vaccine ‘far outweigh the risks’, says WHO

Dr Hans Kluge, WHO regional director for Europe, said it was “routine to signal adverse events” but reiterated that people should “have confidence” in the protection given by vaccines

Thu, 18 Mar, 2021 - 12:07

Mike Bedigan, PA

The benefits of the AstraZeneca vaccine “far outweigh the risks”, a senior director for the World Health Organisation has said, as multiple European countries continue a suspension of its use.

Dr Hans Kluge, WHO regional director for Europe, said it was “routine to signal adverse events” but reiterated that people should “have confidence” in the protection given by vaccines.