PM Naftali Bennett speaks to Pfizer CEO to finalize purchase of 100,000 pills shown to reduce risk of hospitalization, death in high-risk groups by 90%

Stephane Bancel says there's 'no world' in which protection will prove to be the same against new strain, says he expects a 'material drop'

Albert Bourla says new shot may be needed if testing shows existing vaccine provides less protection against new coronavirus variant

No serious safety concerns seen in individuals with at least 6 months of follow-up after 2nd dose; pharma giant says data will help support application for full approval

Move could make treatment available to more than half the world’s population, by allowing generic drug companies to produce the pill cheaply in 95 low- and middle-income nations

PM and health minister reach agreement with drug company for 'tens of thousands of doses'; initial data shows almost 90% efficacy

Ministry looking to evaluate new medication, but concerned news of highly effective coronavirus treatment could undermine vaccine and booster shot efforts

PM tells cabinet he instructed health officials 'to study the matter in depth,' as dozens of countries already in discussions with drugmaker over highly effective medication

Pharmaceutical giant's chief says trials 'provide further evidence of the benefits of boosters' and will be shared with regulatory agencies 'as soon as possible'

Sacha Baron Cohen, Scarlett Johansson, Diane von Furstenberg and Yuval Noah Harari also in the running for $1 million award, traditionally donated by winner to nonprofits