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Health Canada waiting on more data before making a decision on AstraZeneca vaccine

Health Canada says it still needs more information before it can make a decision on approving the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca.

Statement comes as Britain approves use of the more portable AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine

Health Canada says it needs more information before it can make a decision on the AstraZeneca vaccine. (Dado Ruvic/Reuters)

Health Canada says it still needs more information before it can make a decision on the AstraZeneca-OxfordCOVID-19 vaccine news that came afterthe United Kingdombecame the first country to authorize the vaccine.

In a statement released Wednesday, Canada's independent regulator said it's been reviewing the manufacturer's vaccine information since Oct. 1 and as new data rollin.

"There is still information and data to be provided by AstraZeneca for review," says the statement.

"Health Canada cannot provide a definite timeline for the completion of the review at this time."

Earlier Wednesday, the U.K. announced the vaccine's approval,with the health secretary saying rollout will start Jan. 4 in that country.

The AstraZeneca vaccine has been praised for its low cost and ease of use.Unlike other vaccines, it can be stored in refrigerators rather thanultra-cold storage units.

Canada, which has signed agreements to procure a range of vaccine candidates, has a deal with AstraZeneca for 20 million doses.

"Health Canada is working hard to give Canadians access to COVID-19 vaccines as quickly as possible without compromising its safety, efficacy and quality standards," said the Health Canada statement.

"Protecting the health and safety of Canadians is a top priority."

Health Canada hasauthorized two vaccines the messenger RNA vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Inc.

With files from the Associated Press

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