139 Million Cases and Denmark Says Nej to AstraZeneca Vaccine

Covid-19 cases have gone up by another million, bringing the global tally to 139 million. 

And in a world-first move, Denmark stops using AstraZeneca’s vaccine altogether, citing ‘real risk’ of serious side effects. The move will push back the scheduled conclusion of the Scandinavian country’s vaccination scheme to August, instead of July. 

The decision was made despite recommendations from WHO and the European Medicines Agency to continue using the AstraZeneca vaccine. Both bodies have repeatedly said the benefits of the shot outweigh any potential risks associated with its use after its use was linked to cases of severe blood clots, some of which proved fatal. 

The Danish Health Authority, on Wednesday, said their own investigations showed a “real risk of severe side effects associated with using the Covid-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca”. 

The agency’s head, Soren Brostrom (left), said the probe indicated one in 40,000 recipients of the shot would develop serious side effects. 

Liverpool's Champions League campaign ended in disappointment as Real Madrid progress into the semi-finals by keeping Jurgen Klopp's side at bay in a goalless draw at Anfield. 

The Spanish side arrived at Anfield on Wednesday for the second leg to protect a 3-1 lead from the first leg and they did the job. Enough said! 

In spite of Liverpool’s exit, we still maintain we played well. Please lah, it is results that count! 

And the Reds are winless in their past five games against Real Madrid in the Champions League.