vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine target date: December 20th

Health Ministry orders funds to prepare vaccination campaign in less than two weeks.

FDA: Pfizer coronavirus vaccine 94% effective

US Food and Drug Administration expected to approve Pfizer vaccine for the coronavirus this week.

Prof. Gamzu won't wait, will be vaccinated first

Former Coronavirus Czar requests permission to begin vaccinating staff at Ichilov Hospital after British authorities approve Pfizer vaccine.

South Korea not rushing with COVID vaccinations

As Western nations prepare mass immunization programs, South Korea says it wants to wait and see what side effects vaccines may have.

Report: Israel not waiting for FDA approval to use COVID vaccine

Hospital officials say Israel Health Ministry has cleared Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for use - even though FDA has yet to give approval.

Britain begins coronavirus vaccinations

First dose of coronavirus vaccination administered in the UK, as Britain launches mass-vaccination efforts.

First vaccines to arrive in Israel on Thursday

United Cargo will fly from Chicago about 100,000 packages on converted planes to carry vaccines in required cold.

Britain to roll out COVID-19 vaccine this week

Britain to roll out Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as of Tuesday.

Will Netanyahu and Edelstein vaccinate before cameras?

Prime Minister and Health Minister weigh vaccine photo-opportunity.

Israel to get 6 million doses of COVID vaccine from Moderna

Israel expands purchase of coronavirus vaccine from Modera to six million doses - enough to vaccinate three million people.

Cyprus waives negative COVID test result for vaccinated tourists

WHO has also indicated it may support a policy of "vaccine passports."

Dr. Fauci apologizes for saying UK vaccine approval was rushed

Fauci had accused UK's FDA-equivalent of "joining the marathon in the last mile."

'I expect a lot of opposition to coronavirus vaccines'

Sheba hospital associate director admits that we know nothing of long-term effects of vaccine

4 million vaccine doses on their way to Israel

Israel considering approving Pfizer coronavirus vaccine before the FDA, doses may begin arriving next week.

3 former US Presidents agree to be vaccinated on camera

Obama, Bush, Clinton all want to promote public confidence in vaccine safety

Elderly to be vaccinated by February

Director general of the Ministry of Health believes Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine will be the first one to arrive in Israel.

Putin orders mass coronavirus vaccines to begin next week

Russian President tells deputy prime minister to begin process of vaccinating population against COVID-19.

Pfizer coronavirus vaccine cleared for use in UK

Britain becomes first Western nation to approve use of coronavirus vaccine.

US advisers: Vaccinate health workers and nursing homes first

Advisers to CDC recommend that health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities be first in line for any coronavirus vaccines.

The public's COVID crisis: Whom to believe

There is a creepy worship of pseudo-science - abstruse "studies" and treating interpretations of theoretical numbers as fact.Opinion.

Professor Ariel Munitz:

'I see no sense in vaccinating populations that are not at-risk'

Responding to defense industry scientist skeptical of vaccines, TA University professor 'does not think vaccines should be forced.'

Facebook's Zuckerberg wants to help Biden with COVID response

CEO told Dr. Anthony Fauci that he wants to promote "authoritative information" on vaccines.

Health Ministry: COVID vaccines will arrive within weeks

First batch of vaccines to be designated for high-risk population; Grotto predicts high levels of uptake.

Will coronavirus vaccines Israel purchased end up going to PA?

1.5 million doses of coronavirus vaccine purchased by Israeli hospital reportedly likely to end up going to Palestinian Authority.

Moderna applies to FDA for authorization of COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna asks FDA to review expanded data showing its vaccine is 94.1% effective at preventing COVID-19.

Moderna to request emergency FDA approval today for vaccine

Pharmaceutical giant Moderna to submit request for emergency approval from FDA for its coronavirus vaccine.

Israeli coronavirus vaccine to be available by summer of 2021

'If we weren't bound by excessive regulations, we'd be much farther along,' says chief of Israel Institute for Biological Research.

Coronavirus vaccine flown in to the US en masse ahead of rollout

Millions of doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine flown in the US on chartered flights, as FDA set to rule on emergency approval.

Britain to approve COVID-19 vaccine

American Pfizer vaccine expected to be approved in UK, who will begin vaccinating citizens as early as December.

Brazil's President insists he won't get a COVID vaccine shot

Bolsonaro added that Brazilians won't be forced to be vaccinated.

North Korean attempt to steal Covid-19 vaccine data foiled

North Korean & Russian governments have allegedly made multiple attempts to hack into pharma companies' computers.

Developers of Russian vaccine offer AstraZeneca cooperation

Developers of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine say AstraZeneca should try combining its experimental shot with the Russian one.

Netanyahu, Edelstein tour center for storing COVID vaccines

"We do not see the light at the end of the tunnel here; we already see a very large torch."

'We won't force vaccine; but here's what we will do'

Health Ministry Director claims vaccines won't be forced, but Dr. Eyal Zimlichman tells Knesset committee 'they'll understand themselves.'

AstraZeneca acknowledges key mistake in vaccine trial

Error clouds vaccine results in shot contracted for millions of doses to Israel.

Health Ministry Director: We won't force people to take vaccine

Health Ministry Director Hezy Levy to reporters: 'We won't force people to take a vaccine; Israeli law doesn't allow for it.'

At least 12,706 mutations of Covid-19 identified so far

Researchers claim study shows none of the mutations presents heightened risk of transmission.

Oxford's coronavirus vaccine found to be 'highly effective'

Vaccine developed by Oxford University and slated for export to Israel found to be up to 90% effective.

Germany could start vaccinating population next month

German Health Minister says country could start administering shots of COVID-19 vaccines as soon as next month.

Report: Pfizer vaccine could receive UK approval this week

British regulators about to start appraisal of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, decision could be made in less than a week.

US will reach herd immunity by May, says top scientist

'A return to normal life.' 20 million doses of vaccine could be distributed each month from December, with US reaching herd immunity by May

Netanyahu: Everyone who wants coronavirus vaccine will get it

Israel signs new deal to bring millions of doses of coronavirus vaccine. Three separate vaccines to be imported in near future.

Tragedy in Betar: 8-month-old baby found dead

Toddler reportedly received routine vaccine and in recent days developed high fever; pronounced dead in hospital.

Will children be able to get vaccinated for COVID-19?

No COVID vaccine producer has conducted trials for children under age of 12, raising concerns whether vaccine will be approved for children.

Israel to pay more than US, EU for COVID-19 vaccines

Pfizer to charge Israel 40% more for coronavirus vaccine than it is charging the US and EU.

Palestinian Authority: Israel to give us millions of vaccines

PA official says Ramallah will get a percentage of vaccines procured by Israel in any deal for coronavirus vaccines.

763 test COVID-19 positive yesterday, rate - 1.8%

552 hospitalized, of whom 313 critical. 2,754 Israelis said to have died since outbreak.

Pfizer asks US for emergency use of COVID-19 vaccine

Pfizer asks FDA to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine.

Israel signs agreement to receive millions of vaccines from UK

Ministry of Heatlh signs a memo of understanding with British company AstraZeneca and Oxford University

Dr. Nicole Saphier: 'I don't think the virus has a curfew'

Physician and Fox News contributor talks to Daily Caller about Gov. Andrew Cuomo 'flip-flopping' on COVID-19 vaccine.

Netanyahu: This is the beginning of the end of the coronavirus

PM delivers optimistic message to the nation following deals to secure millions of doses of vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna.

'Israel has no vaccine strategy and will see shortages'

Meirav Arlosoroff, senior columnist at The Marker, tells Arutz Sheva Israel made too few deals with companies for vaccines.

Pfizer: Coronavirus vaccine effectiveness estimate raised to 95%

After competing vaccine from Moderna estimated to be 94.5% effective, Pfizer updates its own estimate to 95%.

Poll: Likud - 29 seats, Yamina - 22

Channel 13 News poll shows about 1/4 of Israelis say they won't agree to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Lockdown restrictions unlikely to be eased again in near future

Senior government sources fear that the slight rise in infection rates could spiral out of control if further restrictions are removed.

MK Naftali Bennett: Israel deserves to be properly governed

"The problem isn't what the PM calls me in private - it's that no one is governing the country."

Who will receive the COVID-19 vaccine first?

Ministry of Health formulating a plan to prioritize those who most need the coronavirus vaccines when they arrive in Israel.

MK Naftali Bennett:

'Do not fall into illusions, government should go'

MK Naftali Bennett unmoved by Netanyahu remarks about obtaining vaccines. 'Government should go home. It led Israel to terrible situation.'

Netanyahu: We will also buy vaccines from Russia

PM says he spoke with Vladimir Putin about purchasing Russian vaccine in addition to Pfizer, Moderna vaccines.

Moderna official: Israel to be amongst first to receive vaccine

Official at pharmaceutical company with vaccine with 94.5% success rate says Israel at top of list of countries to receive vaccine.