By Manon C., My B. Updated on January 3, 2022 at 8:31 am Posted on January 3, 2022 at 8:31 am
To combat the spread of the Omigran variant, Israel has announced the launch of a 4th dose vaccination campaign for people over 60 and caregivers.
Most countries are currently doing just that Third dose vaccination campaign, The Israeli Prime Minister Naphtali Bennett, Announced this Sunday, January 2, 2022, All Israelis are over 60 years, But more Medical staff Now one can get 4th dose of vaccine, At least 4 months after their 3rd dose, in order to cope with the spread Variation Omicron In the country.
This decision follows the agreement issued by the Ministry of Health and comes 2 days after approval of the 4th dose for patients. People with immunodeficiency. Residents of nursing homes and geriatric patients followed.
“Now we have a new defense layer … Israel will once again be at the forefront of the global immunization effort“Naphtali Bennett told a news conference.
Speaking later in a statement, the Israeli Prime Minister said that setting up the 4th dose a “Great news This will help overcome the Omigron wave that is sweeping the world. Citizens of Israel First in the world To receive the 3rd dose of the Govit-19 vaccine, we are continuing 4th dose avant-garde.”
Israel is currently facing a wave of Omigran variation 4000 cases of this new variant An increase in the corona virus detected in its territory this Sunday 195% in a week. Fear of high pressure in the hospital setting.