Slovakia has suspended further purchases of Covid-19 vaccines after a report claimed they contain high levels of DNA and undeclared substances.
Prime Minister Robert Fico said the findings prompted an immediate halt to the remaining 300,000 doses due under a previous agreement. Fico, who refused vaccination during the pandemic, called the move a precaution until further analysis is done.
He requested the Slovak Academy of Sciences to examine the vaccines. The opposition accused the government of fueling conspiracy theories. Vaccine makers have not yet commented.