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Israeli vaccine development delayed by government request

Professor Shmuel Shapira reported that government officials requested a pause in local vaccine development during 2020, citing delays and rejections from health and finance ministries. The government later prioritised imported vaccines over the domestic project.

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HealthIsraeli vaccine development delayed by government request

Professor Shmuel Shapira reported that government officials requested a pause in local vaccine development during 2020, citing delays and rejections from health and finance ministries. The government later prioritised imported vaccines over the domestic project.

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