Germany is suspending the use of the Covid-19 vaccine from the Anglo-Swedish laboratory AstraZeneca "
as a preventive
measure
" after the reporting of side effects, the Ministry of Health announced on Monday.
The Paul-Ehrlich Medical Institute, which advises the government, "
believes that other examinations (are) necessary
" after cases of blood clots forming in people vaccinated in Europe, said a spokesperson for the ministry, while several countries have already taken such a step.