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Halal debate: What experts say about the Covid-19 vaccine

Halal debate: What experts say about the Covid-19 vaccine 21 Dec 2020 Topics Insight Experts say that concerns about religious permissibility, speed of development as well as conspiracy theories need to be contextualised and taken seriously. Hundreds of hospitals in the US began their mass vaccination campaign last week after the Pfizer/BioNTech shot was greenlighted by authorities. The UK also started its rollout of the same shot earlier this month, and Turkey and other countries are due to begin administering other vaccines in the coming weeks. With the coronavirus death toll reaching over 1.6 million, many hospitals filled to capacity with overworked healthcare professionals, the development and approval of several vaccines has been met with relief, especially by those on the frontlines. 

Mufti permits Muslims to take vaccine as priority is to save lives

The New Paper Mufti permits Muslims to take vaccine as priority is to save lives Mufti Nazirudin Mohd Nasir says the religious guidance is clear and urges the Muslim community to take the vaccine. TNP FILE PHOTO FABIAN KOH 0 Engagements Singapore s Mufti, the highest Islamic authority here, has made an executive decision to permit Covid-19 vaccines for Muslims here, regardless of their ingredients, because of the urgency of the situation. While religious guidance is typically made by the Fatwa Committee, the guidance over the Covid-19 vaccine released on Sunday was made directly from the Office of the Mufti. When the vaccines are available in Singapore for safe use, I would strongly urge the Muslim community to take up the vaccine, as part of our contribution (to society), and not to worry about whether you are allowed to do so, because the religious guidance is very clear on this matter, Mufti Nazirudin Mohd Nasir said yesterday.

Singapore reports 5 new COVID-19 cases, all imported

Singapore reports 5 new COVID-19 cases, all imported Toggle share menu Advertisement People in protective face masks are seen at Changi Airport Terminal 3. (Photo: Calvin Oh) 14 Dec 2020 03:37PM (Updated: 14 Dec 2020 11:15PM) Share this content Bookmark SINGAPORE: Five new COVID-19 cases were reported in Singapore on Monday (Dec 14), said the Ministry of Health (MOH).  No new cases were found in the community and in foreign workers dormitories.  Advertisement Advertisement All five cases were imported and placed on stay-home notice upon their arrival in Singapore. They were also tested while serving their stay-home notice.  Of the five cases, four are work permit holders currently employed in Singapore who arrived from the Philippines and Indonesia. 

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