Finland, Iceland Approve AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine For Seniors

"There is no increased risk of very rare blood clots for people older than 65 after having the vaccination," said Finland's THL health agency.

Finland and Iceland announced Wednesday their senior citizens will again be able to have the AstraZeneca vaccination against Covid-19, after halting the jabs over blood clot fears. "There is no increased risk of very rare blood clots for people older than 65 after having the vaccination," said Finland's THL health agency. "Vaccination in this age bracket can thus go ahead," from Monday. As a precaution while tests continue, the vaccine will remain suspended for those aged under 65, the agency added.