Hong Kong government says it will delay receiving AstraZeneca vaccine

Reuters

09/04/2021

04:53 MYT

Hong Kong government says it will delay receiving AstraZeneca vaccine

Sophia Chan also said Hong Kong has a sufficient supply of vaccines right now. REUTERSpic

HONG KONG: Hong Kong said on Friday it will not receive any supplies of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine this year amid mounting safety concerns over the vaccine.

Health Secretary Sophia Chan, speaking at a meeting at the city's Legislative Council, also said the global financial centre has a sufficient supply of vaccines right now.