Scott Morrison says AstraZeneca vaccine is safe for Australians after reports of blood clots

Denmark, Norway and Iceland halt rollout after 30 thromboembolic events', but PM says Australia won't change vaccine's classification

Scott Morrison has sought to reassure Australians that the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine is safe after some European countries suspended their rollouts of the jab during an investigation into cases of blood clots.

The prime minister said he had discussed the reports with health department secretary, Brendan Murphy, who did not believe there was a need to change Australia's classification of the AstraZeneca vaccine.