First Omicron related death is reported in Israel
First Omicron related death is reported in Israel
The number of COVID-19 cases in Israel, proven to be the new highly infectious Omicron variant, has doubled in a single day to 341 cases. This comes as the first Omicron related death is reported in Israel.
Israel COVID-19 current stats for Tue Dec 21 2021
Cases: 1,357,476
Deaths: 8,232
Recovered: 1,340,982
Active: 8,262
Tests: 37,138,819
Doses: 16,446,998
Israel will become the first country in the world to administer the 4th COVID-19 vaccine. The first group eligible will be people age 60+ and medical personnel.
Israeli Prime Minister NaftaliBennett’s decision to prepare for an extensive roll-out operation of the 4th vaccine came at the recommendation of Israel’s Pandemic Response Team and will give greater protection in the face of Omicron.
Israel "Over-60, medical staff and those with a suppressed immune system will be eligible for a 4th dose provided 4 months have passed since 3rd dose. The recommended gap between a 2nd and 3rd dose is also being shortened from 5 months to 3 months."