The Israeli government in the Middle East announced on the 2nd that the number of people infected with the new coronavirus is increasing rapidly, and the fourth vaccination, which has begun to target some people, is also given to people over 60 years old and medical workers. Announced to expand.
Since the end of last month, the fourth vaccination has started in Israel only for some people, such as those who live in nursing homes and those whose immune function is weakened due to illness or treatment.
Prime Minister Bennett announced at a press conference on the 2nd that he would extend the scope of the fourth vaccination to people over the age of 60 and medical professionals who have been inoculated for the third to four months.
"Our goal is the same as before," Bennett said, calling for inoculation, saying, "We want to protect the vulnerable and make the economy work as much as possible."
In Israel, the third vaccination started in August last year, and so far, 4.25 million people, 46% of the population, have completed the third vaccination.
However, since November last year, the number of infected people has increased again, and the number of newly infected people in recent days has increased to around 5,000 every day, and the government presents vaccination certificates and negative certificates at restaurants and shopping malls. We are strengthening infection control measures, such as thorough implementation.