After the death of Osnat Ben Sheetrit, the Ministry of Health and Prof. Ash call: “Go get vaccinated, with an emphasis on pregnant women”

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Corona Commissioner Prof. Nachman Ash is currently (Sunday) holding a special briefing at the Ministry of Health. He referred to the death of the late Osnat Ben Sheetrit, 32, a mother of four, who passed away today after falling ill in Corona during her pregnancy. “We heard with great sorrow about the death of the late Osnat Ben Sheetrit,” he said. “It is important to know that there are 10 other pregnant women in a difficult and critical situation. The solution to dealing with the disease is the vaccine. I call on the public – go get vaccinated, at any age, with an emphasis on pregnant women and the population over 50. The vaccine is effective and protective.”

Corona Commissioner: “Calls on the public – go get vaccinated, with an emphasis on pregnant women and the population over the age of 50” // Photo: GPO

Prof. Ash presented the morbidity data in Corona in Israel, declaring that “the declining trend in morbidity continues. He noted that the infection rate is now 0.97, and the number of patients in critical condition continues to decline gradually. However, he says” the plague is not behind us. The number of daily verified is still high as well as the number of critically ill patients hospitalized. We meet younger people in difficult situations. To illustrate, most patients who are connected to an Acme (heart-lung) machine are between the ages of 60-40 and some are younger. “

The Corona commissioner added that “the presence of the British variant is estimated at around 90 percent of the verified. It is more contagious and most likely causes more severe morbidity in young people. We monitor other common variants on a daily basis.” He added that another strain of the corona that came from Uganda had been identified.

Heartbreaking: Osnat Ben Sheetrit’s children who died of corona say Kaddish about her // Photo: Rafi Ohana

Regarding the preparations for Purim, Prof. Ash said: “We are concerned about violating the guidelines around the holiday. I call on the leaders of the communities and the heads of the authorities to take responsibility and prevent the forbidden gatherings. Prayers can be held under the green label, “They are completely forbidden. They are a danger to all of us. I call for avoiding the parties, the outcome of which is known in advance. If there is a wave of morbidity following the holiday, we will have to take steps to close the economy and education until closure.”

He added that “without responsible behavior – the vaccines will not work alone. Masks, distance and prevention of crowds must continue to be maintained along with the vaccines. That’s how we will get out of the epidemic.”

The second beat to exit the quarantine

As part of the removal of the restrictions, fifth-, sixth-, eleventh- and twelfth-grade students in green, yellow and orange localities returned to schools today. Alongside this, opened Gyms and studios, cultural and sports events, pre-registered prayer houses, hotels without dining rooms and swimming pools according to the rules of the green label (for the vaccinated and recovering only). Those entering these places are required to present the traffic light app or a vaccinator certificate. The malls, markets and street shops were opened to the whole population on the condition of the purple mark, as well as the museums and libraries.

Issuance The green character is possible in three main channels: downloading the “traffic light” app; Printing the green sign on the “traffic light” website of the Ministry of Health; As well as in human / automated call centers. The green mark will include a digital signature and will not be temporary. In the next two weeks, it will be possible to present the vaccinator’s certificate instead of a green mark.

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