(Unofficial English translation of today’s Arabic announcement from Kuwait Ministry of Health)
MOH KUWAIT: We have not yet detected any unexpected side effects of Pfizer and Oxford-AstraZeneca (March 11, 2021)
- The assessment of reported side effects is monitored and verified according to international standards.
- No blood clots or deaths related to Covid-19 vaccines have yet been detected in the country.
- The European Union Vaccine Safety Follow-up Committee announced that there is no evidence or causal relationship between the vaccine and blood clots.
- The temporary suspension of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in Denmark and Austria is a routine precautionary measure in the event of unforeseen symptoms, until the cause is verified.
A working group that monitors the side effects of Covid-19 vaccines at the Ministry of Health has confirmed its continuous follow-up
For all local and international developments related to the safety and safety of Covid-19 vaccines.
Regarding the temporary suspension by the health authorities in Denmark and Austria of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to verify some cases of blood clots that have been detected, the team clarified that this procedure is a routine and precautionary measure taken by health authorities in the event of any unexpected symptoms until the cause is verified.
The health authorities in Denmark and Austria and the committee concerned with monitoring the safety of vaccines in the European Union announced that until now there is no evidence or causal relationship between the vaccine and the cases of blood clots that have been detected.
A working group that monitors the side effects of the Covid-19 vaccine confirms that so far, no cases of blood clots or any deaths related to Covid-19 vaccines have been detected in the State of Kuwait.
A working team that monitors the side effects of the Covid-19 vaccine is actively and continuously monitoring the safety of vaccines and evaluating the side effects that are reported, followed up, and verified according to “international standards.” The dedicated team reassures all citizens and residents that up to now, the side effects that have been reported for the Pfizer and Oxford vaccines are expected and not dangerous side effects, thank God.
Source: https://twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH/status/1370028773341491204
