The vaccination campaign is expanding: starting tomorrow, people aged 55 and over will also be vaccinated

The circle of vaccines is expanding: Tomorrow (Tuesday) another shipment of Corona vaccines is expected to arrive in Israel. Following the move, the circle of vaccines is expected to expand to 55-year-olds as well. HMOs call on all those aged 55 and over who have not yet been vaccinated to contact us and make an appointment for the vaccine.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health updates this morning that 6,706 new cases of Corona infection have been diagnosed in Israel in the last day. The rate of positive tests in the last day is very high and stands at 7.4%. On the other hand, last night 49,879 people were vaccinated, and the number of vaccinated so far stands at 1,870,652.

Netanyahu receives the delivery of the vaccines to Pfizer’s corona at Ben Gurion Airport

The number of serious patients stands at 1,044, while 251 of them are respirators. A total of 92,967 tests were performed yesterday. To date, a total of 1,806,388 people have been vaccinated with the first dose of the corona vaccine.

Head of the Expert Cabinet of Magen Israel, Prof. Ren BlitzerReferring to the data in an interview here on Monday, he said that “we are seeing the first signs of stabilization, but it is very difficult to predict. The fact that about 70% of those aged 60+ are vaccinated should double the number of patients in a difficult situation. Make decisions about the future. “

the minister of Health July Edelstein He said today on the occasion of “Doctor and Doctor Day”: “We continue to lead hugely in vaccines. And this is the moment to thank those who have really been at the forefront in the past year. Today is” Doctor and Doctor Day “. In white. For a whole year now you have been there for the citizens of Israel, day and night, on Saturdays and holidays, giving the soul a harsh and cruel reality. Now we are beginning to see the light. Together with you and the medical staff we will lead Israel “.

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