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81% of IDF soldiers vaccinated or recovered from COVID, army says Yoav Zitun | Published: 03.11.21 , 12:22 The IDF announced Thursday that 81% of its soldiers are at least a week away from their second vaccine dose or have recovered from coronavirus. "The IDF has become the first military in the world to reach herd immunity," said Maj. Gen. Itzik Turgeman, the head of the military’s Technology and Logistics Directorate. Some 8% of IDF soldiers are still classified as "vaccine refusers" due to several reasons, including worries over side effects or female soldiers who are in the first t...

Mask mandate to stay in place for foreseeable future, health czar says Despite encouraging decline in coronavirus morbidity, Prof. Hezi Levi worried children may still spread the disease further until the vaccine becomes available to them Nina Fuchs | Published: 03.11.21 , 19:46 Israel will leave in place its mask mandate in public spaces for the foreseeable future despite the success of the country's COVID-19 vaccination campaign and the consequent fall in coronavirus morbidity, Health Ministry Director General Prof. Hezi Levi said on Thursday. According to Levi, one of the reasons behind...

Israel may reopen amusement parks, allow up to 3,000 people in stadiums Virus czar Prof. Nachman Ash says lifting of further restrictions may be possible as soon as next week if the drop in COVID infection rate continues; adds main threat to fully reopening Ben Gurion Airport is import of new COVID variants Adir Yanko | Published: 03.11.21 , 10:40 Israel may soon lift a host of new restrictions, including reopening amusement parks and allowing up to 3,000 people in stadiums, the country's coronavirus czar said Thursday. Israel this week began the third phase of its lockdown exit, liftin...

Based on Israel data, Pfizer says vaccine drastically cuts asymptomatic spread U.S. pharma firm says real-world data from country suggests 94% efficacy at stopping asymptomatic infections; also says two-dose inoculation is 97% effective in preventing symptomatic disease, severe disease and death Reuters | Published: 03.11.21 , 16:46 Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE said on Wednesday that real-world data from Israel suggests that their COVID-19 vaccine is 94% effective in preventing asymptomatic infections, meaning the vaccine could significantly reduce transmission. The companies also said the l...

Edelstein warns 'it's not time for parties' despite encouraging virus data Health minister tells Ynet that further easing of restrictions will be discussed next week, urges fully vaccinated members of public to adhere to guidelines; adds the government isn't mulling transferring vaccines to Palestinians Adir Yanko, Attila Somfalvi , Alexandra Lukash | Published: 03.11.21 , 15:40 As lives of Israelis appear to be getting back to normal, Health Minister Yuli Edelstein on Thursday warned that although recent coronavirus data has been encouraging, it is still "not the time for parties." Israe...