Czech Republic rolls out J&J vaccines

The Czech Republic is rolling out the Johnson Johnson coronavirus vaccines after examination by the European regulator. At the same time, experts at the agency reiterated that the vaccines benefits outweigh the risks.The Czech Health Ministry says the first 14,400 dozes will be sent to general practitioners across the country.

The Czech Republic is rolling out the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccines after examination by the European regulator. The European Medicines Agency announced on Tuesday that it found a possible link between the shots and extremely rare blood clots. At the same time, experts at the agency reiterated that the vaccine's benefits outweigh the risks.

The Czech Health Ministry says the first 14,400 dozes will be sent to general practitioners across the country. Another 24,000 J&J vaccines are expected to be delivered next week.

By Tuesday, health authorities have inoculated almost 2.6 million people out of a population of 10.7 million with at least one shot of either Pfizer, Moderna or AstraZeneca vaccines.