No breakthrough in EU, AstraZeneca talks over vaccine supplies

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No breakthrough in EU, AstraZeneca talks over...

The European Union failed to make a breakthrough in crisis talks with AstraZeneca on Wednesday and demanded the drugmaker spell out how it would supply the bloc with reserved doses of COVID-19 vaccine from plants in Europe and Britain.

The EU is making more comprehensive checks on vaccines before approval, which means a slower rollout of shots than former EU member Britain and growing public frustration.

The issue has been exacerbated by Anglo-Swedish AstraZeneca and Pfizer of the United States both announcing delivery hold-ups in recent weeks.

“We regret the continued lack of clarity...

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No breakthrough in EU, AstraZeneca talks over vaccine supplies

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