Israel studies authorizing fourth dose of coronavirus vaccine for population with immunodeficiencies

The government of Israel is considering authorizing the supply of a fourth dose of the vaccine against coronavirus to reinforce the population with immunodeficiencies, according to Israeli television Channel 12 reported.

Health authorities are reportedly debating the pros and cons of administering a fourth dose of the vaccine, particularly in light of news of the expansion of the omicron variant of coronavirus.

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The third dose was already administered from July with preference for people with immune systems at risk such as those undergoing cancer treatments.

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The United Kingdom is also studying the administration of a fourth dose of the vaccine for a population with immunodeficiencies.

The omicron variant

Israel detected four more infections on Sunday than the omicron variant and it already has 11 verified cases, while the country continues with its borders closed to foreigners by the new strain and the authorities analyze another 24 suspected cases.

“To date, 11 verified people have been identified in Israel who have been exposed to the omicron variant”the Israeli Ministry of Health announced this afternoon in a statement.

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Among the infected confirmed on Sunday there are two people arrived from France and inoculated with three Pfizer vaccines, another from South Africa with the same vaccination schedule and a traveler arrived from the United States vaccinated with three doses of Moderna, Health specified.

The uncertainty before the new variant motivated that a week ago Israel It will close its borders to tourists again, a measure that it will maintain until at least December 16.

In turn, all citizens who return to the country from abroad must undergo a quarantine of at least three days.

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Initially, the Executive approved the controversial technological tracking of mobile phones of those infected with the new variant by the internal intelligence service (Shin Bet), although the measure was canceled last day 3 after criticism and strong opposition.

With more than 60% of its population inoculated with two doses and more than 40% also with the third booster, Israel It has been registering very low numbers of infections for almost two months, but the Government wants to prevent the impact of the new strain at all costs.

Given this, it has also established the imposition of fines of up to 2,500 shekels (700 euros) to travelers who do not undergo a PCR test between three and seven days after arrival.

“We must be prudent. It is a new strain that we still do not know enough about, although we know with a high level of certainty that it is highly contagious.“Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Benet said today.

As detailed, the authorities continue to assess the situation to see whether “to ease restrictions or make them more stringent” over the next few days and weeks.

“We are taking quick and precise measures,” added the head of government, who assured that “given the current uncertainty” it is “better to be careful at the beginning than to repent later.”

Source: Europa Press / EFE

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