The European Union has launched legal action against vaccine manufacturer AstraZeneca.
The European Commission said it was suing the company for not respecting its vaccine supply contract, and for not having a reliable plan to ensure timely deliveries of COVID-19 doses.
AstraZeneca said the move was without merit and it would strongly defend itself in court.
The legal action marks an escalation in a long-running dispute between the two sides over the supply of coronavirus vaccines.
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