Israel starts offering third corona vaccine dose to people over 40

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Israel started vaccinating people over 40 with a third dose of the corona vaccine on Friday. The infection rates in the country continue to rise.

Several researchers have recommended Israel continue vaccinating the population with a third dose, the country’s Ministry of Health noted in a statement.

Pregnant women, teachers, health workers, people with disabilities, and caregivers should receive a third dose, according to the recommendations from the researchers.

49-year-old Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will also receive a third dose on Friday.

On Thursday, 7,922 coronavirus cases were registered in Israel. Furthermore, 599 people were seriously ill with the virus and hospitalized.

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