COVID-19 vaccine does not break Ramadan fast, experts say

COVID-19 vaccine does not break Ramadan fast, experts say

Taking a COVID-19 vaccine will not break a Muslim's fast during Ramadan, British Islamic medical groups said after concerns were raised ahead of the holy month.“Taking the COVID-19 vaccines currently licensed in the UK does not invalidate the fast, as per the opinion of Islamic scholars. Individuals should not delay their COVID vaccinations on the account of Ramadan,” the British Islamic Medical Association said in a statement.Comments Read Next20 hours agoDubai expands Covid-19 vaccine eligibility criteria2 days agoUAE cancels all Ramadan tent permits3 days agoUS authorizes Johnson & Johnson's vaccine for emergency use3 days agoPhilippines receives first vaccines from China4 days agoUAE: Covid cases decrease 22% as vaccination drive peaks4 days agoBahrain: Residents can select their 2nd vaccine preference5 days agoPfizer vaccine reduces transmission after one dose5 days agoPakistan: 150,000 health workers get COVID-19 vaccine6 days agoBahrain opens Covid vaccine registration for pregnant women1 week agoFDA: Johnson & Johnson's single-shot vaccine prevents severe COVID