VOICED : Israel empieza a aplicar cuarta dosis de vacuna anticovid a personas vulnerables

Israel has begun administering a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to vulnerable groups, a year after its initial vaccination campaign and six months after booster doses. The Ministry of Health has also approved the fourth dose for residents of elderly homes and geriatric patients. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced that Israelis over 60 and medical staff would be eligible for an additional dose, pending Health Ministry approval. Despite a record 4,000 new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations have not significantly increased.

What was the primary reason for Israel to start administering a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?

• To compete with other countries in vaccination rates

• To increase the population's immunity against all variants

• To counteract the effects of the Omicron variant

• To celebrate the anniversary of their vaccination campaign

Who are the new groups eligible for the fourth dose of the vaccine as per the Ministry of Health's recent approval?

• Children under 12

• Only healthcare workers

• All citizens over 18

• Residents of elderly care facilities and geriatric patients

What additional group did the Prime Minister mention would be eligible for the fourth dose, pending approval?

• People over 60 and medical staff

• Teachers and school staff

• Public transport workers

• All government employees

What was the record number of new COVID-19 cases reported in Israel recently?

• 2,000

• 3,000

• 4,000

• 5,000

Despite the rise in COVID-19 cases, what has not significantly increased in Israel?

• Travel restrictions

• Public gatherings

• Hospitalizations

• Vaccination rates