<p>A report from Oxford University saying that a longer gap between doses of AstraZeneca <strong><a href="http://www.deccanherald.com/coronavirus-live-news-covid-19-latest-updates.html" target="_blank">Covid-19</a></strong> vaccines still provides protection is "very reassuring" for supply-strapped countries, World Health Organization chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said on Friday.</p>.<p>Joachim Hombach, head of the WHO's expert panel, said it was "great news" on spaced dosing for the vaccine, which would add flexibility to dosing schedules.</p>.<p>The Oxford study released this week found that the second dose can be delayed up to 45 weeks and still lead to an enhanced immune response.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH latest videos:</strong></p>
<p>A report from Oxford University saying that a longer gap between doses of AstraZeneca <strong><a href="http://www.deccanherald.com/coronavirus-live-news-covid-19-latest-updates.html" target="_blank">Covid-19</a></strong> vaccines still provides protection is "very reassuring" for supply-strapped countries, World Health Organization chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said on Friday.</p>.<p>Joachim Hombach, head of the WHO's expert panel, said it was "great news" on spaced dosing for the vaccine, which would add flexibility to dosing schedules.</p>.<p>The Oxford study released this week found that the second dose can be delayed up to 45 weeks and still lead to an enhanced immune response.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH latest videos:</strong></p>