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Merkel To Meet w/ Regional Leaders & Pharma Reps Re: Vaccines On Feb 1

GERMANY

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she is to hold a summit with the leaders of Germany's states as well as representatives from the pharmaceuticals industry on February 1 to discuss the rollout of vaccines.

  • Comes after the Robert Koch Institute ruled that the AstraZeneca vaccine should not be given to those aged over 65 due to a 'lack of data' confirming its effectiveness in that cohort.
  • Meeting also comes amidst EU/AstraZeneca spat over the supply of vaccines that threatens a diplomatic row with the UK.

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