News for Vaccination Biden snaps at reporter for questioning his mask wearingAsked why he still wears a mask despite being vaccinated, Biden snapped at reporter, only to claim he was 'just joking' seconds later. Moderna booster increases immunity against variantsModerna says early trial data shows that third dose of its COVID-19 shot increases immunity against Brazilian and South African variants. Report: FDA to approve Pfizer vaccines for adolescents next weekFederal officials say FDA could authorize Pfizer vaccine in adolescents 12 to 15 years old by early next week. US to lower age for vaccinationThe FDA is planning to lower the minimum age for COVID-19 shots to just 12 years old, a significant leap forward against the virus. 'Global elites refusing to innoculate poorer countries'A report claims that while the US has 500 million extra doses of COVID vaccines, it refuses to share it with other countries worldwide. Miami school won't employ teachers who get COVID-19 vaccineMiami private school says it would not employ anyone who has received the COVID-19 vaccine, citing concerns it might not be safe. 2nd round of COVID vaccinations in Israel to include childrenNetanyahu announced the purchase of millions of additional doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines ahead of 2nd round of COVID boosters.EU: We'll have enough vaccine doses for adults by mid-JulySenior EU official says there will be enough COVID-19 vaccine doses to cover 70 percent of adult population by mid-July. PA receives 72,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccineThe shipment is part of the international COVAX initiative. Fauci: Johnson & Johnson vaccine likely to resume this weekFDA recently announced the suspension of the use of the vaccine due to blood clots. Israel reopens doors to tourists, ends mask mandateWith the vaccination campaign well underway, Israel has reopened doors to limited amount of tourists, reopened its schools & businesses.93 Israeli doctors: Do not use Covid-19 vaccine on children"We believe that not even a handful of children should be endangered through mass vaccination against a disease not dangerous to them." European Court: Compulsory vaccination can be deemed 'necessary in a democratic society'European Court of Human Rights backs moves in Czech Republic barring children entry to preschool, fining parents of unvaccinated children. EU reviews Johnson & Johnson vaccine after blood clotsEurope's drug regulator reviewing rare blood clots in four people in the US who received Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer said to have warned Israel: Pay up or no vaccinesTV report says Pfizer has suspended delivery of 700,000 vaccines to Israel due to Israel's delayed payment.Pfizer seeks FDA approval to vaccinate adolescentsPfizer asks Food and Drug Administration to expand the emergency use of COVID-19 vaccine in adolescents aged 12 to 15.Health Ministry bans serological test 'to increase vaccination rates'Test had reportedly seen surge in demand after it was announced that a positive result granted eligibility for a Green Badge. Trial of AstraZeneca vaccine on children pausedOxford University announces trial of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine on children has been paused amid fears of link to blood clots.Pfizer working on new deal to supply vaccines to IsraelPfizer says it is working on a new deal to supply COVID-19 vaccines to Israel after initial supply agreement has ended.Netherlands suspends AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 60Decision follows the death of a woman who had received a shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine.CDC: Fully vaccinated people can safely travelCDC says people should still wear a mask while they travel and get tested three to five days after international travel.Britain identifies 30 cases of blood clots after AstraZeneca vaccineBritish regulators say benefits of AstraZeneca vaccine still outweigh the risk. PA: Israel blackmailing countries for vaccinesPA "foreign minister" accuses Israel of exploiting the spread of COVID-19 to collect a political price by providing vaccines to countries.Mix-up causes 15 million J&J vaccines to be thrown awayDosage mix-up at Baltimore production facility ruins about 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine delays shipments.Pfizer testing vaccine in younger childrenChildren as young as 6 months old receive initial shot of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as part of a pediatric trial. Canadian COVID experts warn of 'breakthrough infections'Canadians experts say there is a chance that some may become infected with COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated. Health Ministry: Half of Israelis have received 2 vaccine dosesAbout half of Israel residents have received two doses of Covid vaccine, according to latest Health Ministry data. Germany funds vaccination drive for Holocaust survivorsGerman government to pay $13.5 million to have Holocaust survivors around the world vaccinated against COVID. Pfizer's oral COVID-19 drug enters early trialsPfizer's oral COVID-19 antiviral therapy drug could be given to patients at the first sign of infection, the drug maker said on Tuesday. Officials: Worryingly low vaccination rate among 80+ in Ontario a problemLess than three quarters of Ontarian age 80 and older have received their COVID-19 vaccination or are signed up to do so. Israeli medical official says 'PA Arabs learning from Israel's medical advances'Israeli hospitals are helping the PA's vaccination drive - despite claims of racism and 'Vaccine Apartheid' by the PA. COVID cases in Miami Beach, FL, see huge spike as vacationers defy guidelinesMiami Beach, FL mayor announced state of emergency with virus cases spiraling out of control, residents skirting health measures. Abbas receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccinePA chairman urges Palestinian Arabs to continue to adhere to the public safety protocols and the vaccination instructions. British PM receives AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccineBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson receives first dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, urges everyone to get vaccinated.US to pass 100 million vaccinations on FridayBiden announces his administration is on track to surpassing his goal of administering 100 million COVID-19 shots by Friday. Watch: De Blasio gets vaccinated - 'Best time is now'NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio receives the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, says 'the best time to get vaccine is now.' Israeli Arab activist: 'Israel helping PA Arabs - not the PA'Despite international criticism signaling out Israel, Arab-Israel activist tells UN the Jewish State is doing more for Arabs than the PA.WHO says countries can continue to use AstroZeneca vaccineWorld Health Organization still looking into the vaccine safety after a slew of countries suspended its use over health fears.Iran says homegrown COVID-19 vaccine is in clinical trialsIran's third homegrown vaccine for coronavirus is named after eliminated nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. Trump urges all Americans to get vaccinatedFormer US President: It’s a great vaccine. It’s a safe vaccine. And it’s something that works.Fauci: Trump should push supporters to get vaccinatedTop US expert responds to poll that found that half of men identifying themselves as Republicans have no plan to get vaccine. The vaccine works: Only 8% of those hospitalized have been vaccinated74% of all those hospitalized with COVID-19 were not vaccinated even once.With haredim vaccinating en masse, is COVID under control?Israeli health officials voicing increased optimism as leading rabbis, public leaders call on followers to vaccinate. Watch: Israel's rise to top of vaccination chain - in numbersAn animated stats presentation demonstrates Israel's surge past other world nations in the fight against COVID virus.WHO authorizes Johnson & Johnson vaccine for emergency useApproval means the one-dose shot can now theoretically be used as part of the international COVAX effort to distribute vaccines globally. 50,000 Palestinian Arab workers already vaccinatedVaccination campaign of Palestinian Arab workers continues to progress with a high response from the workers.European Medicines Agency approves Johnson & Johnson vaccineEU medicines regulator says J&J vaccine be cleared for use in all adults over 18.Pfizer: Data from Israel shows vaccination prevents asymptomatic transmissionVaccine manufacturers say data shared with them by Israeli health care officials shows that vaccination stops transmission and infection. Netanyahu: 'With God's help, we'll vaccinate all adults'After Israel reached 5 million vaccinations on Monday, PM Netanyahu says he hopes entire adult population gets jab by April's end. Watch: Israel begins vaccination of PA ArabsArab workers entering pre-'67 Israel cite different reasons for getting vaccine, voice concern and fear. Dating apps: Vaccination ensures better chances of loveOnline dating app OkCupid and others reveal singles more likely to date those who've been vaccinated for COVID.Report: Scientists skeptical about one-dose vaccine regimenUS government scientists reportedly pushing back against calls for one-dose regimens for the COVID-19 vaccines by Moderna and Pfizer. Biden: US will have enough vaccines for all adults by end of MayBiden announces new partnership between Johnson & Johnson and Merck which will help Johnson & Johnson produce more of its vaccine. Report: Trump and his wife quietly received COVID-19 vaccineFormer President and first lady quietly received the COVID-19 vaccine at the White House in January, says advisor. Health Ministry okays vaccinations of recoverees as of TuesdayMinistry gives HMOs go ahead to vaccinate Israelis who recovered from COVID-19 more than three months ago. They will receive one dose. Sanders praises Israeli health officials for call to vaccinate Palestinian ArabsSanders last week blasted Israel for failing to vaccinate Palestinian Arabs even though Israel is not obligated to do so. Twitter to apply warnings to misleading tweets about vaccinesSocial media giant to warn about tweets containing misleading information on vaccines, could permanently ban users for repeat violations. |
