Israel eager to jab children under age of 12 in expanded vaccination drive before school year begins
Vaccine
Government insists expanded vaccination drive is the only way to finally beat the coronavirus
“The eradication of the disease will be carried out by eradication of tests, that is, not to send people for testing”
Without mentioning Jewish state by name, WHO officials decry mass distribution of “unnecessary” vaccine booster shot
Thousands take to the streets of Tel Aviv to oppose new vaccine drive and renewal of social restrictions
Top virus expert says it is now “critical” for Israeli seniors to get a booster and for teenagers to be vaccinated
Number of patients hospitalized in serious condition has also risen sharply, prompting urgent meeting of government’s “corona cabinet”
President Herzog among the first to receive third dose of Pfizer vaccine in bid to encourage public participation
Education Minister urges Israelis to get kids vaccinated, but says vaccine stations in schools will create unacceptable peer pressure
As infection rates continue to rise, thousands of Israelis traveling abroad are bringing home more than just souvenirs