Vials named “COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine” and a syringe are seen in front of the Pfizer logo in this illustration on February 9, 2021. REUTERS / Dado Ruvic / Illustration
Israel has signed an agreement to buy millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccine by 2022 from Pfizer Inc (PFE.N), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday.
The new vaccinations will be suitable to protect people against different variants of the coronavirus, Netanyahu said in a statement.
He said he hopes to sign a similar agreement to purchase the vaccine Moderna Inc (MRNA.O).
“This means that we will soon have more than enough vaccines for adults and children,” he said.
Late on Monday, Israel’s Walla news website reported that Israel had also signed an agreement with Moderna, although officials were not immediately available to confirm the report.
With about 81% of citizens or residents over the age of 16 – the age group eligible for the Pfizer / BioNTech <22UAy.DE> vaccine in Israel – after receiving both doses, infections and hospitalizations, it is sharp.
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