 Brazil's President Bolsonaro insists he won't get a COVID vaccine shotBolsonaro added that Brazilians won't be forced to be vaccinated. North Korean attempt to steal Covid-19 vaccine data foiledNorth Korean & Russian governments have allegedly made multiple attempts to hack into pharma companies' computers. Developers of Russian vaccine to AstraZeneca: Let's combine vaccinesDevelopers of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine say AstraZeneca should try combining its experimental shot with the Russian one. AstraZeneca acknowledges key mistake in vaccine trialError clouds vaccine results in shot contracted for millions of doses to Israel. 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.' 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 farResearchers 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 monthGerman 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 weekBritish 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 MayNetanyahu: Everyone who wants coronavirus vaccine will get itIsrael 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 deadToddler 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 vaccinesPfizer to charge Israel 40% more for coronavirus vaccine than it is charging the US and EU.Palestinian Authority: Israel to give us millions of COVID-19 vaccinesPA 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 vaccinePfizer asks FDA to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine.Israel signs agreement to receive millions of vaccines from UKMinistry 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 coronavirusPM 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 as a result'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 - 22Channel 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 futureSenior 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. '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 RussiaPM says he spoke with Vladimir Putin about purchasing Russian vaccine in addition to Pfizer, Moderna vaccines. Who's responsible for COVID-19 vaccine damage? Not the manufacturersIsrael submitted to dictates of vaccine manufacturers, absolving them of responsibility in event of adverse effects.Moderna official: Israel to be amongst first countries to receive vaccineOfficial at pharmaceutical company with vaccine with 94.5% success rate says Israel at top of list of countries to receive vaccine. Netanyahu: We will bring COVID-19 vaccines from as many sources as possiblePM praises announcement that Moderna coronavirus vaccine has 94.5% success rate.Moderna: Our coronavirus vaccine is 94.5% effectiveUS company which has signed deal to supply Israel with coronavirus vaccine claims effectiveness rate higher than Pfizer's vaccine.Life will return to normal by end of 2021 says vaccine co-creatorProfesssor Sahin, BioNTech's co-founder, warns that it's "absolutely essential that we get a high vaccination rate by next fall." Health Minister condemns leak of details of Pfizer vaccine deal"This is going to make it more difficult for us to reach deals with other companies," Edelstein fumed.Prof. Hezi Levy: 'Pfizer isn't only source of vaccines'Health Ministry Director mentions contract items 'that were subject of debate; with some of them we did well, with others less so.' Trump vs. Cuomo: We won't be delivering the vaccine to New York"Vaccine will be available to the general population by April", Trump said in a briefeing, "with the exception of places like New York" Reason for hope: What we know about Pfizer's vaccineWith promising news of a vaccine from drug company Pfizer, what could pandemic response look like in 2021? Pamphlet urges religious public not to use coronavirus vaccineShabbat newsletters distributed across Israel include mysterious 16-page pamphlet which claims coronavirus vaccine is for population control 'We've signed deal to bring millions of vaccine doses to Israel''This is a great day for Israel.' PM, Health Minister tout deal with Pfizer securing millions of doses of coronavirus vaccine for Israel. Netanyahu: We will receive COVID-19 vaccine in JanuaryPM tells Coronavirus Cabinet Pfizer vaccines will arrive in Israel the same time as the rest of the world. Pfizer CEO sold 62% of stock on day of vaccine announcementPfizer explains that the sale went through due to system set up in August that sells shares once they hit a certain threshold.PMO: 'Significant progress' toward agreement on Pfizer vaccineNetanyahu speaks Thursday morning with Pfizer CEO after already speaking with him on Wednesday.Health Minister Yuli Edelstein: Night curfew being seriously discussedHealth Minister refers to measures being considered, cools vax enthusiasm: 'Significant amount of vaccines won't reach Israel this year.' Vaccine Cold War: Russia claims 92% efficacy rate for 'Sputnik V' vaccineJust days after Pfizer announced its preliminary results, Russian Direct Investment Fund presented its own set of data. Watch: Ichilov professor expresses optimism regarding vaccine prospectsArutz Sheva speaks with Prof. Daniel Shepshelovich about the prospects for developing a functional coronavirus vaccine. Former Health Ministry director Bar Siman Tov: No COVID vaccine this winterBar Siman Tov says country is already preparing for regular winter diseases plus coronavirus. Trial of Chinese COVID vaccine halted due to 'severe adverse' incidentBrazilian trial halted after a volunteer dies; authorities claim the death was unrelated. Omissions in Pfizer's '90% effective' vaccine study?Critics say that trial failed to test for asymptomatic cases and that declarations of 'ending the pandemic' are grossly premature.Pfizer denies Trump admin aid amid rumors they delayed vaccine rollout till after electionPfizer tells NYT they were 'never part of Warp Speed' after Trump Admin announces success, as rumors emerge they delayed until post-election Netanyahu: An important day in the fight against the coronavirusPM hails announcement of success of Pfizer COVI-19 vaccine. 'I see the light at the end of the tunnel. The train is leaving the tunnel.' Hadassah is backing the Sputnik V COVID vaccine. Why?Almost 60% of Russians polled are "unwilling" to use their own vaccine. Do they know something we don't? BigPharma poised to rake in $10 billion/year from COVID vaccineWhereas some companies such as AstraZeneca have pledged to sell at cost, others plan to charge up to $37 per shot. 'Everything is great', says coronavirus vaccine test subjectAnar Otolangi, one of the first to be given test vaccine for the coronavirus, describes the testing process.Another Israeli company to test COVID-19 vaccine on humansThe MIGAL Galilee Research Institute has finished the testing phase on animals and will soon recruit volunteers for test on humans. First vaccine recipient: I feel greatMan who received the first dose of the Israeli-developed coronavirus vaccine says he feels no symptoms hours later. |
