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Salman Zarka is less optimistic about the upcoming Passover holiday, because "despite all our efforts, the coronavirus reproduction rate will increase."

The new study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, examined more than one million people over the age of 60 who were eligible to receive the fourth dose from January 10 and March 2.

Only about half of Americans eligible for even the third shot have gotten one – and the government urged them to get up to date.

Infection rate continues to rise as 9,726 test positive. Clalit study finds fourth coronavirus vaccine reduces the risk of death by 78% in individuals over the age of 60.

Jewish refugees fleeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine this week tell Israel Hayom they stayed as long as possible. Leaving the country with a heavy heart, they say they plan to return home as soon the war is over.

Measures include, among other things, canceling air travel and sealing the country's borders. Сoronavirus morbidity slightly down as 12,003 Israelis test positive.

Officials attribute the increase to the spread of the BA.2 variant, the decline in the number of antibodies over time, and a general decrease in the public's meticulousness with health guidelines.

Mandatory quarantine for those who come into contact with a confirmed carrier, mandatory masking at outdoor gatherings, increased enforcement of masking indoors among steps being considered. Amid pandemic fatigue, government to launch a campaign encouraging adults to receive third and fourth doses of the vaccine.

Similar change in reproduction rate recorded in several European states. With 7,783 infections confirmed on Saturday, Israel's coronavirus infection rate currently stands at 21.17%