In just two months, Israel has already vaccinated more than 70% of its population over 16

In hospitals, pharmacies, from the car, in specially equipped centers and even in … bars. Success coronavirus vaccination plan from the government of Benjamin Netanyahu –in alliance with Pfizer-, I have it so far more than 70% of the population over 16 has already been vaccinated, as announced Tuesday by the Minister of Health, Yuli Edelstein. A total of 4,456,000 people have already been vaccinated, of which 3,076,000 have received their second dose, according to the newspaper. The Jerusalem Post.

As the Prime Minister noted Netanyahu, doses will not fail to put an end to the vaccination process of the entire population of nearly 9 million inhabitants. “I have some important news, I spoke to my friend last night, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, and we agreed that there would be a vaccine supply chain from Pfizer. Without shortage, without interruption, without rest. Go get vaccinated“Said the head of state.

Thanks to the successful vaccination plan, it has been reported that there is currently a 77% fewer cases of contagion of coronavirus in people aged 60 and over, including 65% fewer serious illnesses and 63% fewer deaths. In addition, according to the professor Eran Segal of Instituto Weizmann, there are 68% fewer cases in people aged 55 to 59 and 54% fewer cases in those under 54.

In order for the country to slowly resume its normal life, the The Ministry of Health has launched its “green passport” program. This document is mandatory from this Sunday to enter certain places and participate in certain activities. It can only be obtained by people who have been vaccinated or who have recovered from the coronavirus.

In the program, Registered gyms, theaters, hotels, concerts, and synagogues can now operate. “This is the first step in getting back to an almost normal life,” Edelstein explained. a few days ago, during an in-depth briefing. Edelstein added that soon there will be workplaces that will have to require their staff to be vaccinated or be tested for coronavirus every 48 hours. The green passport is granted to those who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus for a week, or to the approximately 740,000 people recovered from the virus who are currently not entitled to the vaccine.

The lifting of the restrictions is part of the second phase of the de-escalation that Israel began on February 7, after a third six-week nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

The third phase will begin on March 7, the date on which the reopening of cafes and small restaurants and the return to school for students of courses that will continue until then in virtual mode are expected, the authorities said.

The country is gradually de-escalating to avoid a new spike in infections, while continuing the world’s most advanced vaccination campaign and trying to reduce the morbidity rate, which has declined slightly in recent days.

About 47% of Israelis have already received at least one dose of the vaccine, and the government intends to vaccinate most of the population at the end of March, when the country holds general elections.

Efficacy of the Pfizer vaccine

The Israeli Ministry of Health reported that the latest data from studies conducted in the country revealed that the Pfizer / BioNtech vaccine has an efficacy of 98.9% to prevent death from COVID-19. In addition, the vaccine has a 99.2% protection against serious diseases, reduce the 95.8% morbidity Yes reduces the possibility of hospitalization by 98.9%.

The data represents the Israelis who received both doses of the vaccine, 14 days after your second dose, compared to people who received no inoculation, until February 13, announced the Ministry of Health.

“The vaccine significantly reduces morbidity and mortality and this effect can be seen in the morbidity information in the country”Said the director general of the ministry, Hezi Levy.

The impact of vaccination has also been felt on the number of critically ill patients, which in the past 14 days has fallen by almost 25%.

In addition, local media reported that Nine out of ten patients admitted with COVID-19 this Friday to one of the country’s main medical centers, Ichilov Hospital, were not vaccinated.

The country launched a major vaccination campaign against COVID-19 following a deal with Pfizer that allowed Israel to quickly obtain millions of doses in exchange for providing biomedical data on the vaccine’s effect.

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