Philippines lifts suspension on AstraZeneca vaccine for under 60s


A senior citizen receives her first dose of AstraZeneca coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccine, at a covered court in Manila, Philippines, March 29, 2021. - Reuters

* 'Benefit outweighs the risk' - official * Only AstraZeneca, Sinovac vaccines is use in Philippines

MANILA, April 19 (Reuters): The Philippines will resume administering AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine to people below 60 years of age, health officials said on Monday, ending a temporary suspension over reports of rare blood clots in younger recipients overseas.

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