A health official reacted to an agreement with Pfizer on Friday that would allow all Israeli citizens over the age of 16 to vaccinate by the end of March
Israel agreed to an agreement with Pfizer Inc. to expedite delivery of its Covid-19 vaccine so that citizens aging more than 16 could be vaccinated by the end of March to exchange comprehensive data on the vaccination program.
As 2020 drew to a close, Israel went ahead with its ambitious inoculation drive, overtaking many Western nations, even preferring the United Kingdom, which had begun the process weeks before.
Israelis who are ill with COVID-19 will be able to cast their ballots at drive-through polling stations, which officials hope will ensure a smooth election in March while reducing infection risk.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel would significantly reduce the entry of foreign nationals into the country in an effort to keep out the new, more contagious coronavirus variant.
