Covid-19: Israel to offer fourth dose of vaccine to over 60s

Published on : 12/22/2021 – 05:41

After the favorable opinion of a panel of experts issued on Tuesday, Israel is expected to become the first country to offer a fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to people over 60 and to medical personnel. A first death due to the Omicron variant was announced on the same day.

Israel announced Tuesday, December 21 that it will offer a fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to people over the age of 60 and medical staff, a decision made amid concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. , which caused an epidemic outbreak across the world.

A panel of experts from the Department of Health has recommended the administration of a fourth dose of vaccine for the elderly, a move quickly welcomed by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. “This will help us overcome the Omicron wave that is spreading across the world,” he said, calling on the Israelis to receive this additional vaccine booster as soon as possible.

However, formal authorization must be given by the Haute Autorité de santé.

The panel’s recommendation comes after an Israeli hospital earlier today confirmed the country’s first death linked to the Omicron variant.

With Reuters

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