COVID-19: Israel to give 4th vaccine dose to over-60s

Prime Minister calls on those who meet criteria to 'go and get vaccinated'

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An Israeli man receives his third dose of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine, in Beit Shemesh, Israel October 14, 2021.
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Jerusalem: Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Tuesday Israelis over the age of 60 and medical teams will be eligible for a fourth COVID-19 vaccination, following the recommendation of a expert panel.

“The citizens of Israel were the first in the world to receive the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and we are continuing to pioneer with the fourth dose as well,” he said in remarks relayed by his office, calling on those who meet the criteria to “Go and get vaccinated.”

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