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Israel is warning that a single dose of the Pfizer vaccine is 'less effective than we hoped' against COVID-19, and it could be a blow to the US and UK strategies

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Israeli Prime Minister Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gets his second dose of the coronavirus vaccine on January 9, 2021.
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Israel's coronavirus chief warned the first Pfizer vaccine dose seems "less effective" than expected.
This may worry the UK and US, which are prioritizing widespread first doses.
Israel has vaccinated a larger share of its population than any other country.
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The Israeli official leading the country's coronavirus response warned that it is seeing a smaller effect than it hoped after...
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Singapore Airlines to vaccinate crew against COVID-19

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Singapore Airlines has launched a bid to vaccinate all its crew against the COVID-19 virus. Similar to a scheme proposed by Dubai-based rival Emirates, the Singapore flag-carrier hopes to offer the vaccine to pilots, gate agents, flight attendants and anyone whose job requires contact with the public. All have been offered free coronavirus vaccines by the Singaporean government.
The country has purchased the Pfizer vaccine, which requires two shots. According to the airline, 5,200 SIA employees have already signed up for the program. Inoculations will begin in a few days and once...
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