
'One mistake after the other.' How AstraZeneca went from pandemic hero to villain
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A series of missteps by AstraZeneca has led to scathing criticism of the drugmaker by policymakers and health officials, tarnishing its image as a hero of the coronavirus era.
The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker mistakenly gave some volunteers a half dose of the vaccine during clinical trials, and it has been criticized for omitting crucial information from its public statements. US regulators have questioned the accuracy of its vaccine data, and severe production delays in Europe have resulted in a political firestorm and a breakdown in relations with EU leaders. "What we have with AstraZeneca is a company that is not straightforward, that cannot be relied upon," Philippe Lamberts, a Belgian member of the European Parliament, said in a radio interview with the BBC on Wednesday.More Related News