Coronavirus vaccine: More than 8 million doses administered in Israel

More than eight million doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine have been given in Israel, Health Minister Yuli Edelstein said Sunday morning. He gives two doses to a full vaccine. Of the eight million doses, more than three million were second doses, meaning more than three million Israelis are fully vaccinated. Notably, 4,687,114 have received at least one injection and 3,320,355 have received a second dose, as well. At the same time, Maccabi Health Services reported that it reached the Ministry of Health’s target of 90% of clients aged 50 years and older. This is the first asset to reach this target. The fund’s overall vaccination rate is 74% of its members over 16, he said. The data also showed that Maccabi is leading by a large margin with 625 clients aged 16-18 who have been overwhelmed. In fact, it showed that 51% of pregnant women belonging to the fund have chosen to be vaccinated.

The Ministry of Health said that since Saturday morning, about 39 pregnant or new mothers have been hospitalized with the virus, 10 of whom are in critical condition. for a moment and we will continue to make every effort to persuade more and more members to get vaccinated, ”said Sigal Dadon Levi, operations manager at the fund. “We urge anyone who is still in fear of the vaccine to contact the medical staff at their nearest facility and get full and comprehensive answers to all their questions. Edelstein said proudly in the eight million vaccines given but said “this is not enough for breaks, meetings and parties. We have to hold back. We can reach the end of the battle. “The high level of vaccination has led some people to break Ministry of Health rules, especially on Purim holidays. On Saturday a large gathering of thousands of people was held in Flea Jaffa Market On Sunday, Shushan Purim, hundreds gathered in the city center for a similar experience – many without a mask.