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Small sample suggests double-vaccinated Israelis who received their final jab in January are twice as likely to get infected with coronavirus than those who received their jabs at a later date.
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett urges Israelis to get inoculated as the number of serious patients nears 100. “The rate in which the number of serious patients is growing is significant, similar to the rate of increase in new cases,” Health Ministry chief says.
The International Judo Federation's executive committee says Fethi Nourine's position was "in total opposition to the philosophy of the International Judo Federation."
The 19-year-old is the first taekwondoin to ever represent Israel in this sport in the Games. She defeated Turkish Rokia Yildirim with a score of 27-22 in the under 49-kilogram weight class.
The move was welcomed by relatives of the victims, some of whom were in the stadium, and Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
Eighty-one Israelis are in serious condition, 17 of whom are on ventilators. With infections on the rise, Health Ministry data shows officials have verified quarantine status of less than half of those in isolation.
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"If these 1 million refuse to be vaccinated, it will force the other 8 million in lockdown," PM warns. Data shows vaccines are 91% effective at preventing serious cases, but only 39% effective at preventing transmission.
Kimia Alizadeh, who left Iran citing institutional sexism, will face Nahid Kiyani Chandeh in the 57 kg weight class on July 25.
Starting July 29, entrance to events with more than 100 participants will be limited to holders of Green Pass or those with a recent negative test.