Chinese or Russian vaccine – which one is allowed in Hungary?
Vaccine will be the solution for the coronavirus pandemic. But which vaccine does the EU allow for Hungary; Chinese or Russian? Based on the directive of the European Parliament and Council, member states can temporarily authorise the distribution of unauthorised medicinal products in response to suspected or confirmed spread of pathogenic agents.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán previously mentioned, Hungary has high hopes, we already see the light at the end of the tunnel – atv reports.
The Hungarian Prime Minister previously said he expects the first vaccine supplies to arrive in Hungary between the end of December and the beginning of January. The EU has contracts with seven factories, and if all of them can develop their own vaccines, we will have 700 million vaccines in the next half of the year. Consequently, the chronically ill, and the most vulnerable elderly people could be vaccinated at the end of January, to ease the current pressure. Large quantities of vaccines are expected to come in April.
The most vulnerable ones, as well as doctors, have to hold on until January, the rest have to hold on until April, said Orbán. The Hungarian government negotiates with Russia, China and also Israel on purchasing vaccines.
Péter Szijjártó on the Russian vaccine
Péter Szijjártó, Hungarian Foreign Minister, claimed that the authorisation of the Russian vaccine will arrive at a considerable milestone next week, which could allow for Hungary to purchase a small amount of the vaccine in December, and a great amount in January. They are already negotiating license purchases, so that the vaccine could be produced in Hungary, too.
Hungary also registered its purchase intentions at a Chinese public vaccine developing factory and is also in contact with two private companies; hence Hungary can be one of the firsts in Europe to receive the vaccine, added Szijjártó.
Eu spokesman says no to the eastern vaccine
Erik Mamer, spokesman for the European Commission, on the other hand, declared last week that all vaccine that is or will be available within the EU has to comply with the EU’s relevant quality and authorisation requirements. EU member states cannot use the eastern vaccine. If they fail to comply with the necessary and sufficient EU procedures, vaccines coming from outside of the EU cannot be purchased and used.
Gergely Gulyás responded
Gergely Gulyás, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office, has said, Hungary is also part of the EU’s purchase attempts. Hungary will get 6.5 million vaccines from AstraZeneca from Oxford, if their testing, which is now in its third phase, will be successful. Moreover, the government – as it should – also tracks vaccine developments that are currently under testing all over the world, to be able to start vaccinating as soon as possible. Besides Oxford, the USA, Russia, and China are in such stages. Gulyás highlighted, if Hungary purchases vaccines, “no one wants to place them on the market” – they will be free and obligatory.
Gulyás quoted the 2001/83/EC Directive: “member States may temporarily authorise the distribution of an unauthorised medicinal product in response to the suspected or confirmed spread of pathogenic agents, toxins, chemical agents or nuclear radiation any of which could cause harm” – suggesting if the spokesman was familiar with EU law, he would not have made an unfounded statement.
Tamás Menczer State Secretary at the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade claimed, neither business nor political lobbying should stop Hungary from receiving effective vaccines when they are available – as far as possible among the first ones.
Source: atv
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Answer to the question: any vaccine, or better any thing supposedly certified as such, that can make some of Orbán’s oligarch friends earn money by receiving huge State money ( i.e. taxpayers’money ) from the government to buy it in its cheapest fashion, will be welcome. And Hungarians will servecas Guinea pigs for the experimentation.
It does not matter where it comes from and whethee it is a functioning vaccine or a poison, important is that it will make some people grow fatter and Hungarian taxpayers poorer.
This is the way EVERYTHING works in the Kingdom of Orbananas.
This opportunity should not get Dismissed.
The purchase of a vaccine by our Government – from tax payers hard earned money – from whatever country it is produced, and that it universally authorized – by the International Medical & Scientific bodies – that “sign off” on human approved vaccines, this opportunity should be taken up by our Present Government.
It would be another historical occasion and photograph for hanging displaying, the acts and participation – hands on approach – of Government, under Democracy of Rule, in the History of Hungary.
Picture this :
In front of our glorious and historic Parliament building in Budapest, the presence of our President and Prime Minister and Ministers and officials, who presently Govern and Rule – Hungary – gathered together as one, to take there vaccine shots, that will immunize them, from contacting and the spreading of this novel virus, that has caused chaos and human destruction, to the people of Hungary – their fellow citizens.
Leadership – Governing – transparency of fact – disclosure of fact, what an OPPORTUNITY this will present – exhibited – to ALL in Hungary and the Global World.
By this ACT, standing united together as our Government, it will remove concerns of the DOUBTS to Hungarians, that will be associated, with the country, from which the Hungarian Government decide to purchase, using hard earned Hungarian tax payers money, the life saving vaccine.
Hungarians – have total unequivocal RIGHT – to know what the statistical position medically – the success rate – they by being vaccinated and taking into their bodies.
The President & Prime Minister, have the OPPORTUNITY to instill confidence and ASSURE – them, the citizens of Hungary, what they are being offered as a vaccine to combat and fight his novel virus.
What an OPPORTUNITY – and a vote catcher for 2022 ///.
Stay Safe & Well – ALL.