COVID in Israel: Cases highest in month, immunity declining, expert warns

Over 50% of new virus carriers are younger than 12. PM Bennett called on parents to get kids vaccinated and ordered antigen tests for students before they return to school after the Hanukkah break.

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is seen accompanying his nine-year-old son get vaccinated against COVID-19 as Israel rolls out vaccinations for children aged 5-11, on November 23, 2021.

(photo credit: AMOS BEN GERSHOM/GPO)

ByROSSELLA TERCATIN

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 15:25

Updated: NOVEMBER 25, 2021 06:41

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