Israel’s bet on early COVID vaccine booster shots pays off
21 November 2021 |
12:38 pm
An expert panel has just given the green light to vaccinate children aged 5 to 11 in Israel — the first country to offer booster shots. It has also tightened its green pass system to keep the economy and schools open.
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