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More than 692 million doses of coronavirus vaccines have now been administered globally

The EMA continues to say the benefits of the AstraZeneca vaccine outweigh the risks.

AstraZeneca's shot, among the cheapest available, was billed as the vaccine of choice for poorer nations and the clot reports have had an impact beyond Europe.

Denmark, Norway and Iceland on Thursday temporarily suspended the use of AstraZeneca's vaccine, as the manufacturer insisted the vaccine was safe.

The number of reported Covid-19 cases globally has dropped for a fifth consecutive week.

England will mandate that travelers quarantine and receive multiple coronavirus tests as part of its new entry requirements. 

The AstraZeneca vaccine is still a vital tool in the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

The AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is effective against the UK virus variant now dominant across the country.

England now requires a negative coronavirus test from most returning travelers. 

Britain has been one of the worst hit countries in Europe by the pandemic, recording nearly 85,000 deaths and more than 3.2 million cases to date.