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COVID-19 vaccine will leave Polish factory in autumn?
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COVID-19 vaccine will leave Polish factory in autumn?

The confusion surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine caused by the suspension of its supply to Europe has affected the vaccination schedule in our country. Pfizer informed about production limitation due to modernisation of production lines, which affected Monday’s delivery. At the moment, it is known that the Polish producer of medicines – Polfa Tarchomin – is…

COVID-19 vaccination situation in Poland

COVID-19 vaccination situation in Poland

The first COVID-19 vaccination in Poland was carried out on 27 December. Within two and a half weeks, nearly 260,000 people had already been vaccinated, 37 of whom had adverse post-vaccination reactions (NOP). It is for some of these that a Compensation Fund is to be set up, the Minister of Health announced yesterday. More…

Second phase of recruitment of medical entities vaccinating against COVID-19 is in progress
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Second phase of recruitment of medical entities vaccinating against COVID-19 is in progress

On 18 December 2020, the second phase of recruitment of medical entities vaccinating against COVID-19 started. By the end of this year, vaccination points in every municipality in Poland are to be secured. Recruitment of therapeutic entities vaccinating against COVID-19 is underway From 18 December, for four days, the recruitment of entities vaccinating against COVID-19…

FDA: Pfizer is authorised to distribute the vaccine for COVID-19

FDA: Pfizer is authorised to distribute the vaccine for COVID-19

The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus continues to spread around the world. However, there is one good message. Indeed, on Friday, the first company obtained official marketing authorisation for the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. This is about Pfizer and BioNTech preparation. FDA authorises the marketing of the first vaccine for COVID-19 “On 11 December 2020, the…

Vaccinations on COVID-19 in the first quarter of 2021

Vaccinations on COVID-19 in the first quarter of 2021

Yesterday, the Government announced a draft National Vaccination Program against COVID-19. Under the prepared assumptions, vaccinations are to be voluntary, but the vaccinated are to have certain privileges. Recruitment of the facilities that will carry out the vaccinations continues Last Friday, the NFZ announced the recruitment of institutions to the National Sars-CoV-2 Vaccination Program. Until…

COVID-19: Home Medical Care program launches
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COVID-19: Home Medical Care program launches

GPs will get support. Because the Home Care Program has been launched to help them supervise patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection. Importantly, the program will automatically cover people with COVID-19 who are over 55 years old and remain in home isolation. What about the others? PZU Zdrowie doctors involved in the program The Ministry of…

Test for COVID-19 to be done at home
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Test for COVID-19 to be done at home

The California-based company Lucira Health received the first FDA approval to market the COVID-19 test to be performed by a patient at home. The result is to be known after only 30 minutes. This is to speed up the diagnosis of COVID-19 patients significantly. Approval of Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit by FDA Lucira Health…

Moderna: COVID-19 vaccine effective at 94.5%

Moderna: COVID-19 vaccine effective at 94.5%

Another company has announced success in clinical trials. This is about a product developed by Moderna. The vaccine in the third phase of clinical trials showed 94.5% effectiveness. The company wants to apply for an accelerated market authorisation. Scientific battle for victory with COVID-19 The race for the groundbreaking discovery of an effective preparation for…

COVID-19: Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine – is it a breakthrough?

COVID-19: Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine – is it a breakthrough?

On Monday, Pfizer and BioNTech reported that the COVID-19 vaccine they are working on is over 90% effective. At that time, the world was overwhelmed with enthusiasm. On Wednesday, the EC signed an agreement with these companies to purchase 300 million doses of vaccine. So can we expect the pandemic to end soon? Pfizer and…