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Australian authorities have lifted age restrictions for the AstraZeneca vaccine amid spread of delta coronavirus strain, Associated Press reports.
Earlier, the country's health ministry banned the use of the drug for people under the age of 50, and later & mdash; up to 60 years of age due to the risk of blood clots.
To date, only 5% of Australian residents are vaccinated. In addition to the AstraZeneca drug, the Pfizer vaccine is available in the country, but it is not enough.
Previously, Scientists Have Found The Cause Of Blood Clots In Some COVID Vaccines. The drugs AstraZeneca and Johnson & amp; Johnson deliver the viral protein to the nucleus of a healthy cell, causing mutations that lead to side effects. & Nbsp;
Earlier, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison & nbsp; said the country's borders will remain closed until December 2022.
Recall that Australian authorities closed state borders on March 24, 2020 in connection with the pandemic. Citizens of the country are allowed to enter, but must endure a two-week quarantine.