Israel will offer a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to people over 60 amid concern about the worldwide spread of the Omicron variant.
Israel will offer a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to its citizens amid concern over the worldwide spread of the Omicron variant.Israel to offer a fourth COVID-19 jab to people over 60, at-risk workers, and those who are immunodeficientThe decision follows the first known Omicron death in the country
Mr Bennett said the recommendation would help Israel overcome the worldwide spread of the Omicron wave. An Israeli hospital confirmed the death but said the man had suffered from a number of serious pre-existing conditions.
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