Germany recommends combination of AstraZeneca and mRNA coronavirus vaccines

Researchers have said that mixing vaccines is likely to be safe and effective but are still gathering data (Yui Mok/PA)

Germany is recommending that all people who get a first shot of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine switch to a different type of vaccine for their second shot.

The aim is to increase the speed and effectiveness of vaccinations as the more contagious Delta variant spreads.