Israel set to offer fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people over 60
The Hindu
Although the decision is pending formal approval by senior health officials, Mr. Bennett urged Israelis to get the dose as soon as possible, saying, "My message is — don’t waste time, go get vaccinated."
Israel announced on December 21 that it will offer a fourth dose of the vaccine to people older than 60, amid concern over the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
A Health Ministry expert panel recommended the fourth shot, a decision that was swiftly welcomed by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett as "great news that will help us overcome the Omicron wave that is spreading around the world."
Although the decision is pending formal approval by senior health officials, Mr. Bennett urged Israelis to get the dose as soon as possible, saying, "My message is — don’t waste time, go get vaccinated."