COVID-19 vaccine
Egypt’s Dar al-Iftaa steps in debate over pig derivatives in COVID-19 vaccine
Egypt
December 22, 2020
Egypt’s Dar al-Iftaa steps in debate over pig derivatives in COVID-19 vaccine
Khaled Emran, the Secretary General for Fatwa at Egypt’s Dar al-Iftaa, the government’s principal Islamic legal institution for issuing fatwas…
US FDA advisory panel sets stage for Moderna vaccine authorization
World
December 18, 2020
US FDA advisory panel sets stage for Moderna vaccine authorization
(Reuters) -The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will “rapidly” work towards granting emergency approval of Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine…
Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout draws wary, mixed response
World
December 17, 2020
Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout draws wary, mixed response
MOSCOW (AP) — While excitement and enthusiasm greeted the Western-developed coronavirus vaccine when it was rolled out, the Russian-made version…
Palestinians left waiting as Israel is set to deploy vaccine
Middle East
December 17, 2020
Palestinians left waiting as Israel is set to deploy vaccine
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Israel will begin rolling out a major coronavirus vaccination campaign next week after the prime…
Biden to get COVID-19 vaccine next week, Pence to receive it Friday
World
December 17, 2020
Biden to get COVID-19 vaccine next week, Pence to receive it Friday
WILMINGTON, Del./WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President-elect Joe Biden will get the coronavirus vaccine as soon as next week, transition officials said…
US panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
World
December 11, 2020
US panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — A US government advisory panel endorsed widespread use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Thursday, putting the country just…
Egypt’s Sisi plans for free coronavirus vaccines
Egypt
December 11, 2020
Egypt’s Sisi plans for free coronavirus vaccines
Egypt’s Minister of State for Information Osama Heikal on Friday confirmed that President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has ordered the government…
Bahrain plans free shots, Saudi Arabia approves Pfizer jab
Middle East
December 11, 2020
Bahrain plans free shots, Saudi Arabia approves Pfizer jab
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain has announced plans to give the public free coronavirus vaccines, as Saudi Arabia…
Egypt receives 1st shipment of Chinese vaccine tested in UAE
Egypt
December 11, 2020
Egypt receives 1st shipment of Chinese vaccine tested in UAE
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt on Thursday received its first shipment of a Chinese coronavirus vaccine, which was tested in the…
Turkey refutes report it ruled out Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine, says could use if meets criteria
Middle East
December 10, 2020
Turkey refutes report it ruled out Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine, says could use if meets criteria
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey is ready to procure Russia’s coronavirus vaccine if it meets Ankara’s criteria, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca…