Decision comes after Channel 12 expose that fewer than half of vaccine committee members are actually doctors
Decision comes after Channel 12 expose that fewer than half of vaccine committee members are actually doctors
Bennett pushed the fourth shot as a way to head off his own dire predictions of a surge in infections from the Omicron variant
Bennett stresses Israel's pioneering role in the ongoing pandemic
Vaccinations at schools, gathering limitations, possible fourth vaccine dose all on the cards as Omicron fears ramp up
He admits that the vaccine does not protect completely against infection from the Omicron variant, but he says it does protect – apparently – from serious illness
This apparently applies to children as well who would not be able to enter with their parents who have a Green Passport
Public health director mentions in an interview that Israel is also considering shortening time between doses
Israel’s borders still closed to foreigners, discussion on whether to reopen them will be held later today
Recommendation must be approved by health ministry director and patients must get approval from an exceptions committee to get the jab
Coronavirus czar, Knesset member are the latest – and highest-level officials – to raise the idea in Israel