Health Minister Yuli Edelstein said on Wednesday that the government is launching a draft bill that would force teachers in the country to be vaccinated.
The comments come as a high-speed vaccination campaign and Israeli high-profile praise has been slowing down recently with fewer voters at vaccine centers.
“We are considering a bill that would require vaccination for teachers, both teachers and the directors of these institutions. No one has the right to endanger the children of Israel,” he said at a news conference. .
“It’s not clear to me why a janitor should give up his tax money to fund the rage of someone else, who chooses not to get the vaccine. Anyone who doesn’t want the vaccine needs to be tested. get. [for coronavirus] often and could be at his expense as well. “
He also warned against major celebrations on the Jewish holiday of Purim at the end of this month. “Thursday is the beginning of the month of Adar (which includes Purim holidays). In order for Purim not to become another Tisha B’Av, the happiness should be very limited,” he said. days he had previously seen a major celebration in the Haredi region, going against restrictions.
“Whoever wants to celebrate Easter with the family should stay at home on Purim,” he said. “No gatherings, no parties.”
He said that while vital parts of the economy will open up even to those who have not been vaccinated, they cannot always rely on getting tested.
“There are many more things that will open soon and we certainly won’t let our medical labs collapse, dedicating them to testing those who haven’t found the time to go. and get the vaccine. “