With around half of population still susceptible to COVID-19, government weighs curfew over Purim holiday. New campaign aims to ensure Israel's homebound Holocaust survivors are vaccinated for the virus.
Health Ministry, Magen David Adom set up vaccination stations at IKEA stores across the country in effort to encourage more Israelis to get the jab. Three-day campaign will allow shoppers to drop by and get vaccinated without an appointment.
Even accounting for the coronavirus’ projecting spike proteins and the fact that the spherical particles will leave gaps when stacked together, the total is still less than in a single 330-millilitre can of soda, says Bath University maths expert Kit Yates.
Israel currently has 44,728 active cases of the coronavirus, 858 of which are serious. So far, 5,563 people have died.
One would think the prospect of a political deadlock in the wake of the March 23 elections would be enough for those claiming to represent the public to strive to work together so as to foster political stability. This, however, is not the case.
Breakthrough field study by Sheba Medical Center is world's first to examine impact of first dose of Pfizer vaccine on morbidity and infection. Research findings are of practical significance for countries forced to delay administration of a second dose due to a lack of vaccines.
Unprecedented demand follows complaints about two doctors who have called on people not to get vaccinated. Doctors have been told not mention their title, expertise, hospital where they work when posting about the vaccine.
In special interview with Israel Hayom and i24NEWS in the election studio, Naftali Bennett levels harsh accusations against current right-wing government.
"Israel has a remarkable diminution in cases, associated with the efficiency of their vaccine," he says
New Hope ads state that Yamina will not uphold its campaign promise to transform the government and will end up cooperating with PM Netanyahu after the elections.
