Prognosis

Swiss Delay Approval of Astra’s Covid Shot to Seek More Data

  • Swiss stand out in Europe in cautious stance on Astra vaccine
  • Regulator says current data don’t point to positive decision
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Switzerland wants AstraZeneca Plc to provide more data on its Covid-19 vaccine before deciding whether to authorize the shot, taking a more cautious stance than its neighbors.

“The data currently available do not point to a positive decision regarding benefits and risks,” the country’s regulator, Swissmedic, said in a statement Wednesday.