Why did French president claim oxford vaccine to be semi-effective in those above 65, without proper evidence?

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This shows narrow minded hatred between French and other mainland Europeans have for English. Now Macron is forced to revoke his claim and allow to use the vaccine in those above 65 after study proving that the vaccine is effective in those above 70.

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This shows narrow minded hatred that French and other mainland Europeans have for English. Now Macron is forced to revoke his claim and allow to use the vaccine in those above 65 after study proving that the vaccine is effective in those above 70.

Answer 1

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Likely said as a deflection from their VERY VERY slow vaccinating programme

Answer 2

Not true. They simply did not have clinical studies to prove the efficacy in those over 65. I think the studies have been published in recent days, so it is now okay to go ahead.