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Israel bullish about Pfizer vaccine, also has deals with two others

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Published: 13 November 2020

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Pfizer CEO open to supplying Israel with three million shots after chatting with PM about Jewish and Greek heritage; Hadassah confirms deal to receive Russian vaccine

Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine progress is good news for the world, less so for Israel (Haaretz)
Israel currently has vaccine purchase agreements with two other companies, and there’s no guarantee either will deliver a safe and effective product. But there's some hope

Netanyahu bullish on deal for Pfizer vaccine after talks with CEO (Times of Israel)
TV report says Albert Bourla amenable to supplying Jewish state with three million shots after chatting with premier about Jewish and Greek heritage

Hadassah confirms Israel to receive Russia's 92% effective COVID vaccine (Jerusalem Post)
PM Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Pfizer, says ‘convinced we will complete the contract’

In midst of Covid-19 pandemic, an alarming exodus at Israel’s health ministry (Haaretz)
A dangerous wave of resignations at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic has left top posts at Israel's Health Ministry empty – and no one is rushing to fill them

Eilat, Dead Sea to become ‘tourist islands’ after Knesset green lights plan(Times of Israel)
Legislation allowing hotels to open passes despite warning from health officials that rapid testing necessary for keeping areas virus-free won’t be ready for several more days

Photo: Pfizer trial patient receives an injection, May 4 (University of Maryland School of Medicine/AP)
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