DISINFO: Sweden is getting rid of AstraZeneca vaccine under the disguise of philantrophy
SUMMARY
Sweden is getting rid of AstraZeneca vaccine under the disguise of philantropy.
The Swedish government plans to donate one million doses of the scandal-ridden vaccine AstraZeneca to the international initiative Covax. This declaration was proudly delivered by the Swedish cabinet minister for international cooperation, Per Olsson Fridh.
After several cases, reported in media about an unsual but common side-effect of trombosis after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine, it has become all harder to convince patients to accept the vaccine. Occasionally there has been a need to hide the name of the name of the vaccine, to punish patients for refusing a shot and to destroy unused doses. Nothing has helped.
RESPONSE
An unfounded claim, perpetuating pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about vaccines.
Sweden has announced its support the COVAX project, an international effort to provide vaccine to vulnerable countries. One million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine will be at WHOs disposal for the project.
Sweden has adjusted its use of the AstraZeneca vaccine, reserving it for those who are over 65 years old.
The contribution to the COVAX project will, according to the Swedish authorities, not affect the roll-out of the vaccine campaign.