The Israeli Ministry of Health, which is vaccinated at the fastest pace in the world, said on the 20th that if two weeks have passed since the new coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer and others was vaccinated, the number of people who died after being infected will be vaccinated. Announced a 98.9% reduction compared to not doing so.
In Israel, more than 40% of the population, 4.21 million people, have received the first vaccination, of which more than 2.6 million have already completed the second vaccination, and vaccination is progressing at the fastest pace in the world. is.
The Israeli Ministry of Health analyzed the subsequent infection status of people who received the vaccine developed by Pfizer and others twice based on the data up to the 13th of this month, and announced it on the 20th.
According to that, when comparing those who did not receive the vaccination and those who received the second dose, the number of people who had fever or respiratory symptoms after the infection was 96.9% one week after the second vaccination. Two weeks later, 98% were less than those who did not receive the vaccination.
In addition, the number of people who died after being infected was 94.5% one week after the second vaccination and 98.9% two weeks after the second vaccination, which was lower than those who did not receive the vaccination.
In Israel, restrictions on going out have been partially relaxed from the 21st, and people who have been vaccinated twice will be allowed to use the gym and pool, and the government will encourage all people aged 16 and over to be vaccinated. I am.