| | The national vaccination plan is set to be reworked as the government heeds warnings about the AstraZeneca jab. Here's what we know so far. | | | Phase 1b of Australia's COVID-19 vaccination rollout may be delayed as the government heeds advice to prioritise Pfizer for the under-50s after blood clot concerns surrounding the AstraZeneca jab. | | | The latest advice on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will be discussed at National Cabinet today after the recommendation last night that Pfizer's shot be preferred for people under the age of 50. | | | In a statement, AstraZeneca says it respects the Australian government's decision to change the advice regarding its vaccine, but with millions of doses administered worldwide the benefits continue to outweigh the risks. | | | Medical regulators around the world are drawing a connection between the AstraZeneca vaccine and the rare side effect — and at the same time insisting it is safe. So what is going on? | | | The federal government is accused of incompetency and failing the nation over the initial preference for the AstraZeneca vaccine, during an episode of Q+A that also tackles parliamentary quotas and the Australian Christian Lobby's unwavering support of Israel Folau. | | | America is on track to have enough vaccine doses for every adult in 10 days. But rather than celebrating what appears like the end of the pandemic, US health officials seem even more rattled than usual. | | | Xi Jinping may gamble that America would not spill any blood for Taiwan. Stan Grant asks: What happens next? | | | Bee Banks was left "devastated" when a police officer said her home address had been sent to a man she had made a complaint against. It has sparked an internal investigation. | | | Scott Morrison is inclined to underestimate tough women. He's done this in the past, to his detriment. Fast forward to 2021, and women are playing hardball, writes Michelle Grattan. | | | | | | Download the ABC News app | Available on Android and Apple devices | | The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source. | | | | The ABC sent this message to wwwhindimen.australia@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC.
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