Coronavirus live news: blood clot warning should be added to Johnson & Johnson vaccine label, says EMA

European Medicines Agency issues advice after rollout of vaccine was paused

3.28pm BST

Experts at the European Medicines Agency say they have found a “possible link” between the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine and very rare blood clots after a small number of cases were reported in the US.

The agency has said a warning about very unusual blood clots should be added to labels for Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine.

3.19pm BST

Rahul Gandhi, an opposition Congress party leader, has said he has tested positive for coronavirus after experiencing mild symptoms.

Gandhi, 50, said in a tweet on Tuesday “All those who’ve been in contact with me recently, please follow all safety protocols and stay safe.”

After experiencing mild symptoms, I’ve just tested positive for COVID.

All those who’ve been in contact with me recently, please follow all safety protocols and stay safe.

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Source: The Guardian