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• Atlantic provinces dispose of thousands of doses of expired AstraZeneca vaccine

  Canada secured 20 million doses of AstraZeneca through an advance purchase agreement, but demand for the vaccine has dropped as the supply of mRNA vaccines increased.

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  Jul 15, 2021
  
• Ontarians cancelling AZ doses after new guidance, province still offering dose choice

  Ontario says AstraZeneca recipients can decide whether to get the same vaccine or a different mRNA shot as a second dose.

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  Jun 18, 2021
  
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• Despite acceleration of 2nd COVID-19 vaccine doses in Delta hot spots, AstraZeneca won’t see shorter interval

  People who received AstraZeneca initially can opt to take one of the other mRNA vaccines for a second dose but still have to wait 12 weeks.

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  Jun 10, 2021
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• Wasting COVID-19 vaccines ‘unethical’ expert says as AstraZeneca expiry nears

  After several provinces decided to no longer use AstraZeneca as a first dose, there have been concerns over the thousands of shots that could expire before use.

  Canada

  May 20, 2021
• N.B. COVID-19 cabinet committee meets Wednesday with AstraZeneca expected to be ‘major topic’: Higgs

  New Brunswick's all-party COVID-19 cabinet committee is meeting Wednesday night, where Premier Blaine Higgs expects the use of AstraZeneca to be a 'major topic.'

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  May 12, 2021
• Nearly 255K doses of AstraZeneca to arrive in Ontario next week, to be used as 2nd shots

  The Ontario government says 254,500 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will be delivered to Ontario the week of May 17.

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  May 12, 2021
• Alberta stops giving first doses of AstraZeneca vaccine due to supply issues

  Alberta Health said since there are no known future shipments of AstraZeneca at this time, a determination was made to utilize the remaining supply as second doses.

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  May 11, 2021
• New Brunswick reports first death linked to AstraZeneca vaccine

  The patient was in their 60s and began developing symptoms seven days after their shot.

  Canada

  May 5, 2021
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• Health Canada stands behind AstraZeneca COVID-19 shot after 1st blood clot death reported

  The agency said it extends its "sincere condolences to the individual's family and friends for the loss of their loved one."

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2021
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• COVID-19: Ontario pharmacy group says AstraZeneca vaccine supply could run out by end of the week

  The head of the Ontario Pharmacists Association says the demand for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in the province is outstripping supply.

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  Apr 26, 2021