Nigerians react as Austria suspends AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine after death

Nigerians have reacted after Austrian government suspended the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine following the death of one person and the illness of another after taking the shots.

Although the cause of death and Illness are yet to be ascertain by the Australian authorities, the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has been suspended while investigations are been carried out.

This came after the European Union regulators at the end of January approved the product, saying it was effective and safe to use, while the World Health Organization listed the product for emergency use.

Also, AstraZeneca is reportedly in contact with Austrian authorities and is fully support the investigation.

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Following the ongoing reports, Nigerians are currently talking about the vaccine since some health workers. Also President Buhari and his Vice President Osibanjo have already taken the AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday, March 6.

See some of the reactions from Nigerians following the new report of death in Australia.

Which one did Buhari and Osinbajo take? ????

— call sign – Romeo Delta (@the_aviatar) March 7, 2021

Buhari took it yesterday. ????

— Liquid (@Mefoh_) March 7, 2021

The same drug Buhari took??

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I like this news

— Uncle Alex (@_UncleAlex) March 7, 2021

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See gobe ????????????
Nigeria how market?

— Great GATZBY (@Gatzby_1) March 7, 2021