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Malaysian health ministry says up to 4 months needed to vet COVID-19 vaccine
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Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) could take up to four months to decide if the Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech could be administered.
The county’s Health Ministry Director-General, Noor Hisham Adbullah disclosed this at a news conference on Monday.
“We may take around 90 to 120 days to scrutinise everything and make sure it is safe to use. That is the first step,’’ Hisham said.
Several adverse reactions to the vaccine, which was developed in record time, have been reported in Britain and the U.S.
Edelstein: Israel has no choice but to go into third lockdown
Health minister says precious time wasted on tightening restrictions, calls for drastic measures as vaccines will take several months to take effect on infections nationwide
Adir Yanko, Nina Fuchs |
Published: 12.22.20 , 16:59
Health Minister Yuli Edelstein said Tuesday that Israel is in the grips of a third coronavirus infection wave and that there is no other choice but to go into another nationwide lockdown. We have missed the train with tightened restraint and there is no escape from a lockdown, he said on a visit to an assisted living facility that was rolling out its vaccination program for tenants.
Netanyahu Receives Coronavirus Vaccine on Live TV The Media Line Staff 12/20/2020
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received the country’s first vaccine against the coronavirus on live television.
Netanyahu and Health Minister Yuli Edelstein received their vaccinations on Saturday night at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer. The public vaccinations were the kickoff to a national vaccination drive, beginning with health-care professionals and citizens over age 60 and those at risk due to other medical conditions.
“That was a small jab for a man, a huge step for the health of us all. May this be this successful. Go out and get vaccinated!” Netanyahu said after his shot in the arm, a play on American astronaut Neil Armstrong’s statement after stepping out of the lunar module to step on the moon.
Health Ministry DG: No vaccine priority for celebrities
Prof. Hezi Levi informs all healthcare facilities that public figures must follow same criteria as rest of population after it emerged that certain celebs were offered payment to have the vaccination even before at-risk groups
Adir Yanko, Ran Boker |
Published: 12.17.20 , 19:13
Health Ministry Director-General Prof. Hezi Levi on Thursday warned the heads of Israel s hospitals, health maintenance organizations and medical institutions that they must not prioritize celebrities when vaccinating against coronavirus - unless they belong to priority groups.
Levi fired off his warning letter after Ynet revealed that certain officials within the healthcare system have been offering to pay celebrities and social media influencers to get the coronavirus vaccine before others in order to raise awareness and emphasize the importance of the vaccination.
Israel may have to tighten virus measures in 7-10 days, Health Ministry warns
Preparing for distribution of COVID-19 vaccine at hospitals next week, officials give grim assessment as cases surge nationwide; health czar says only Pfizer s shot will be available in Israel in 1st quarter of 2020
Itamar Eichner, Adir Yanko |
Published: 12.15.20 , 21:55
Health Ministry officials said on Tuesday that Israel may have to tighten coronavirus restrictions within 7-10 days to prevent another general lockdown as cases surge nationwide.
Officials voiced their concerns during a meeting with hospital directors as the ministry prepares to start distributing the vaccine at several hospitals next Sunday. Although the hospitals taking part in the pilot have not been named, the country s major medical centers, such as Sheba near Tel Aviv or Rambam in Haifa, are expected to receive the vaccines first.