Aged between 84 and 95, Ruth and her friends were part of the first group to receive the BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine after Israel’s vaccination drive began in December. It is expected to allow less restricted access to vaccinated people or to those who have recovered from COVID-19. Debate over benefits and measuresAs its vaccination drive continues, the Israeli government has started to ease restrictions after a third prolonged lock-down. In recent days, health officials voiced concerns that the vaccination drive has slightly dipped (from 200,000 per day at peak times in January). Speedy vaccination drive but doubts remainOverall, four million Israelis have been vaccinated so far, and about 2.6 million of them have received both shots.

Source: Egypt Independent February 18, 2021 13:18 UTC