Finland and Iceland announced Wednesday their senior citizens will again be able to have the AstraZeneca vaccination against COVID-19 after halting the jabs over blood clot fears.

"There is no increased risk of very rare blood clots for people older than 65 after having the vaccination," said the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), adding that "vaccination in this age bracket can thus go ahead" from Monday.

As a precaution while tests continue, the vaccine will remain suspended for those aged under 65, the agency said. 

In Reykjavik, Health Minister Svandis Svavarsdottir had similar "good news," saying those over 70 could again take the AstraZeneca jab. Iceland had halted its use of the vaccine on March 11.