Israel is set to roll out a scheme to give a third Covid jab to people aged over 60, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has announced, in a bid to increase protection amid fears vaccine efficacy diminishes over time.
The Health Ministry approved the move on Thursday, with its Director-General Nachman Ash ordering the booster program to start this weekend, according to earlier reports in Israeli media. Israeli citizens over the age of 60 who received their second dose over five months ago will reportedly be eligible to receive a booster shot of the Pfizer vaccine.
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