Concern among Muslims over halal status of Covid vaccine December 20, 2020 at 07:25PM

As companies race to develop a Covid-19 vaccine and countries scramble to secure doses, questions about the use of pork products — banned by some religious groups — has raised concerns about the possibility of disrupted immunization campaigns. Pork-derived gelatin has been widely used as a stabilizer to ensure vaccines remain safe and effective during storage and transport.