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German president Steinmeier receives AstraZeneca jab
AFP
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Representative Image. Credit: AFP Photo
Representative Image. Credit: AFP Photo

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday received the first dose of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine, his office announced, just two days after authorities recomended use of the controversial jab only for people aged 60 and over.

"I trust the vaccines authorised in Germany," Steinmeier, 65, said in the statement. "Vaccinating is the decisive step on the path out of the pandemic. Use the opportunities available. Join in!"

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(Published 01 April 2021, 16:39 IST)