Share this Story: 'A very limited window': Concerns in Canada that AstraZeneca doses could go to waste'A very limited window': Concerns in Canada that AstraZeneca doses could go to waste About 250,000 AstraZeneca doses are left in Canada — most expiring at the end of June, while at least 30,000 doses in Ontario pharmacies will expire at the end of May Photo by Yves Herman/ReutersArticle content After provinces across the country suspended the use of the AstraZeneca vaccines over rare blood clots, there is some concern that thousands of doses could expire before they can be used. Try refreshing your browser, or 'A very limited window': Concerns in Canada that AstraZeneca doses could go to waste Back to video “We have a very limited window to put in place and execute a strategy looking at all the options,” said Justin Bates, president of the Ontario Pharmacists Association. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Roughly 2.1 million Canadians have received the AstraZeneca vaccine so far, says the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Shopping essentials Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Source: National Post May 19, 2021 22:43 UTC