FT News Briefing Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine could weigh on other programmes, Cuba’s future in a post-Castro era
Apr 20, 2021
Concerns over blood clot risks have cast a shadow on Johnson & Johnson’s Covid vaccine, potentially jeopardizing future vaccine initiatives. Meanwhile, Apple welcomes the controversial social media app Parler back to its store. In a historical shift, Miguel Diaz-Canel steps up as the head of Cuba's Communist party, marking a pivotal moment for the island as it navigates a post-Castro landscape filled with economic challenges and changing U.S. policies.
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J&J Vaccine Impact
- The pause on Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine could impact public trust in their other vaccine programs.
- These programs use the same adenovirus technology, raising concerns about similar blood clot risks.
Cuba's New Era
- Miguel Díaz-Canel's leadership marks a shift from the Castro era in Cuba.
- He faces an economic crisis and growing political dissent.
Post-Castro Loyalty
- Díaz-Canel faces the challenge of maintaining the loyalty once held for the Castro brothers.
- This loyalty may be difficult to transfer to a post-revolutionary generation.